Madison, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
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 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
2,074 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,932 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$589 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.1% 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
2
Norfolk Urban Area
2
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
4
Norfolk Urban Area
3
Nebraska
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (77%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 2 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

St Leonard School
<1 miles, SE
Madison High School
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Madison Middle School
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Northeast Community College
16 miles, NE · 1.9star
Wayne State College
36 miles, NE · 1.9star
La'James International College
57 miles, SE · 1.4star
Midland University
57 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Faith Regional Health Services
14 miles, NE · 3.2star
Columbus Community Hospital
26 miles, S · 4.1star
Boone County Health Center
30 miles, W · 5star
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
77 miles, S · 1star
Eppley Airfield
89 miles, SE · 2.8star
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