Madison, SD

South Dakota · Lake County

Madison is a small city in South Dakota with a population of 6,158. Residents earn $62,180 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

6,158 Population 1,333/sq mi density

$62,180 Median Income $35,369 per capita

$191,400 Home Value $257,771 Zillow

$874 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

225 Violent Crime/100K 1,032 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$62,180 median income, 2.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$191,400 home value, $874/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

225 violent crimes/100K (41% below avg)

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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UFO Sightings

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2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Madison, SD.

Name	Description
Lake Herman - Historic Points	1 to 2 Miles South. Marker is on Territorial Road just south of U.S. 81, on the right when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Wm. H.H. Beadle	Brigadier General. Marker is on North Egan Avenue.