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Madison, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rockingham County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,198
Population
621/sq mi density
$49,964
Median Income
$31,423 per capita
$144,900
Home Value
$216,589 Zillow
$730
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
547
Violent Crime/100K
4,465 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,964 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
547 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3940°N, 79.9760°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.2").