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Madison, KS
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Madison, KS
At a Glance
How Madison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Madison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $52,750 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,280. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $48,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,596. Median rent is $590/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.