City safety & data profile

MadisonIN

Madison, IN is a 12K-resident city in Jefferson County with a median household income of $61,183.

Jefferson County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Madison, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Madison has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $203,100, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$61,183
Median income
$203,100
Median home
14.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Madison

Madison posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Madison area.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Madison

Where Madison income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,183 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Madison, IN beyond the headline numbers

Madison sits inside Jefferson County, Indiana, at roughly 38.74°N, -85.38°W. Population 12,040, $61,183 median household income. Median home value $203,100, median rent $820. Poverty rate 14.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Madison's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.3%, then obesity at 36.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Madison, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Madison from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,040
Madison
Median Income
$61,183
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$203,100
-11% vs avg
Median Age
44.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jefferson County) - Madison's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
33K+2%
Median Income
$64,577+47%
Median Home Value
$194,600+75%
Poverty Rate
12.3%-10%
Unemployment
4.4%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Madison, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$820/mo
Poverty Rate
14.9% +5% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%
Work From Home 7.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 90.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.3%
Obesity
36.4%
Short Sleep Duration
34.8%
Physical Inactivity
25.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
13.4%
Current Asthma
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.6%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Madison, IN? ▼
Madison, IN has a population of 12,040 people, located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Madison? ▼
The median household income in Madison, IN is $61,183 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
What is the median home value in Madison? ▼
The median home value in Madison, IN is $203,100. Median rent is $820/month.
What are the top health concerns in Madison? ▼
The top health indicators in Madison include High Blood Pressure (39.3%), Obesity (36.4%), Short Sleep Duration (34.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Madison? ▼
Madison has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Madison? ▼
The median age in Madison, IN is 44.4 years. 23.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Madison, IN is located in Jefferson County, Indiana. With a population of 12K and a $61,183 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Madison area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

North Madison, IN 12K Lyndon, KY 11K Shelbyville, KY 15K Saint Matthews, KY 17K Seymour, IN 19K Jeffersontown, KY 27K Clarksville, IN 22K Jeffersonville, IN 47K
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Using Madison's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Madison area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Madison against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jefferson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.