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Madison, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Madison County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,074
Population
1,758/sq mi density
$56,932
Median Income
$22,404 per capita
$116,000
Home Value
$203,511 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
547 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,932 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,582 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8283°N, 97.4567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°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 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").