Madison, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
27,775 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$120,918 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$334,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,604 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
1
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
2
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 4 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 3%

Schools

Rosa Scott School
<1 miles, S 2.8 star
St Joseph Catholic School
1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Madison Central High School
2 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Tougaloo College
5 miles, SW 1.4 star
Antonelli College-Jackson
6 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Merit Health Madison
8 miles, NE 3.2 star
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SW 1.4 star
Merit Health River Oaks
10 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Key Field
81 miles, SE 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
111 miles, NW 1 star