Madison, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rockingham County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,198 Population 621/sq mi density
$49,964 Median Income $31,423 per capita
$144,900 Home Value $226,325 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
46 Violent Crime/100K 2,171 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,964 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation615 ft (187 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density621/sq mi
Coordinates36.3940°N, 79.9760°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRockingham County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.08 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.8 / 100
Community Resilience31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 140 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 136 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 118 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 95 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 103 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 126 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 121 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 125 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 76 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 42 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 88 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 102 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 126 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 77 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 104 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia M2.6 121 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 100 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 53 km
Oct 17, 2003 5 km E of Gratton, Virginia M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 206 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 296 km
1996 Fran Category 3 176 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 265 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

222 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 1 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 80 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 41 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 84 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 59 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 43 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 44 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 77 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 40 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 45 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 83 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 88 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 80 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.9").

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