Madison, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Madison County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
27,775
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$120,918
Median Income
$59,346 per capita
$334,700
Home Value
$414,316 Zillow
$1,798
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
50
Violent Crime/100K
388 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,918 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$334,700 home value, $1,798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4739°N, 90.1309°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.3").