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Madison, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
387 Population 860/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $24,779 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $226,890 Zillow
$644 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
755 Violent Crime/100K 4,531 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
755 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density860/sq mi
Coordinates37.4915°N, 90.3568°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 76 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 112 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 104 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 139 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 108 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 81 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 131 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 140 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 118 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 135 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 83 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 136 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 129 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 104 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 125 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 126 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 140 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 826 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 40 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 32 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 83 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 71 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 81 km 11
May 21, 1957 EF4 94 km 7
May 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 7 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 67 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 48 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 39 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HANDY (12,818 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HANDY 12,818 99 km
2020 BIG BARREN CREEK 8,150 97 km
2022 STEGALL MOUNTAIN 6,979 87 km
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 68 km
2015 15 STEGAL MOUNTAIN 5,112 87 km
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 87 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 100 km
2009 STEGAL MTN. COMPLEX 4,717 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 88 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 67 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 77 km
1999 STEGALL99 3,415 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 88 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 71 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 57 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,963 78 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 91 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in

Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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