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Madison

A city of 759 people in Arkansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.2 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Madison

City in Arkansas, United States
759Population
1.8 sq miArea
210 ftElevation

Madison is a city in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Madison had a population of 759.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code72359
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Safety in Madison

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Madison has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property0
Reported in 20230
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Most working residents leave Madison for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Forrest City (40%), Memphis (6%) and Wynne (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Forrest City
40%
Memphis, TN
6%
Wynne
6%
Little Rock
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Madison →

Health in Madison

Compared with Arkansas

6better than AR·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Forrest City Medical CenterForrest City · 2.7 mi · ER
Madison Area ClinicMadison · 0.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Madison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Madison →

Natural hazards in Madison

69
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Madison →

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Madison has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

51° / 34°Winter
72° / 52°Spring
90° / 70°Summer
73° / 52°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Madison →

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Nearest: Forrest City Public LibraryForrest City · 3.1 miles · 38 hrs a week
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