Madison, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,964 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rockingham County
1
Greensboro-High Point Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rockingham County
3
Greensboro-High Point Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 37
Feb 2 2 40
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 2 0 47
Dec 2 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, NC State Senate District 26, NC State House District 65, NC
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Schools

John W Dillard Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
John W Dillard Academy
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Western Rockingham Middle
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Dalton McMichael High
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Rockingham Community College
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Guilford College
21 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Unc Rockingham
15 miles, E • 2.3 star
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
27 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
75 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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