Madison, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,507 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,435 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$637 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lac qui Parle County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lac qui Parle County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 3 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
Dawson-Boyd Secondary
9 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
42 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
45 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Madison Hospital
<1 miles, NE
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
103 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
113 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
135 miles, N • 1.4 star
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