Madison Township, KS

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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,195 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$414 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenwood County
4
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenwood County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 30
Feb 1 2 34
Mar 3 1 43
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 0 43
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Madison Elem
4 miles, E · 3.7star
Madison High
4 miles, E · 2.3star
Olpe Elementary
10 miles, NE · 3.7star
Olpe Jr/Sr High School
10 miles, NE · 3.2star

Colleges

Emporia State University
20 miles, NE · 1.9star
Flint Hills Technical College
20 miles, N · 1.9star
Butler Community College
43 miles, W · 1.9star
Allen County Community College
46 miles, SE · 1.9star

Hospitals

Newman Regional Health
20 miles, NE · 4.1star
Greenwood County Hospital
20 miles, SW · 3.2star
Coffey County Hospital
26 miles, E · 4.1star
Morris County Hospital
41 miles, N · 4.1star

Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
75 miles, N · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
91 miles, NW · 1star
Kansas City International Airport
114 miles, NE · 3.7star