Madison, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,507
Population
1,435/sq mi density
$56,435
Median Income
$34,087 per capita
$104,600
Home Value
$160,660 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,435 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,600 home value, $920/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").