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Crime in Madison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Madison. Key points include:
There were 57 total crimes in Madison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 939.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 148.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 790.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Madison is -55.68% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Madison Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 939.2 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 148.3 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 65.9 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 48 | 790.9 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 82.4 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 42 | 692.0 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 16.5 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Madison summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Madison. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Madison is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Madison is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Madison is $263,104.
The median income in Madison is $65,593.
Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Madison Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Madison | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 68 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Madison, SD Weather
The average high in Madison is 55.7° and the average low is 34.3°.
There are 50.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 25.8 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Madison |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 50.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 25.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Madison Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Madison
The current population in Madison is 6,094. The population has decreased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,094 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 6,158 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 6,271 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,388 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 7,249 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,261 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,203 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 7,094 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,101 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 6,972 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 6,830 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 6,691 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 6,575 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 6,455 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 6,381 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Madison
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Madison is:
91.3% White with 5,561 White residents.
1.3% African American with 80 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 49 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.1% Two Or More with 69 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 264 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madison | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Madison
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Madison is 48.6% female with 2,960 female residents.
Madison is 51.4% male with 3,133 male residents.
| Gender | Madison | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Madison for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Madison completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Madison completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Madison completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Madison completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Madison completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Madison completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Madison completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Madison completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Madison completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Madison | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Madison, South Dakota
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3.5% of households in Madison earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Madison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.6% of households in Madison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Madison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Madison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Madison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Madison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Madison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Madison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Madison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madison | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
