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Madison, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,507
Population
1,435/sq mi density
$56,435
Median Income
$34,087 per capita
$104,600
Home Value
$155,677 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,435 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,600 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,090 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0128°N, 96.1891°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Big Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.5").