Madison, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Madison County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,074 Population 1,758/sq mi density
$56,932 Median Income $22,404 per capita
$116,000 Home Value $210,595 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,932 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $818/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,582 ft (482 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,758/sq mi
Coordinates41.8283°N, 97.4567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 29.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 77 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 23 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 103 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 139 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 129 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 113 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 33 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 304 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 13 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 30 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 59 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 72 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 42 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 90 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 25 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 100 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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