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Madison, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
392 Population 817/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $23,041 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $196,693 Zillow
$1,275 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $1,275/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,203 ft (367 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density817/sq mi
Coordinates42.8977°N, 75.5123°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.2 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 74 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 115 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 113 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 82 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 120 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 118 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 120 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 146 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 121 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 118 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 118 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 118 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 121 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 96 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 121 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 115 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 127 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 118 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 80 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 95 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 15 km 4
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 39 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 26 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 49 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 29 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 46 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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