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Madison

A township of 643 people in Jay County, Indiana
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About Madison

Township in Indiana, United States
643Population
30.8 sq miArea
1,007 ftElevation

Madison Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 643 (down from 656 at 2010) and it contained 264 housing units. Madison Township was established in 1835.

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Most working residents leave Madison for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (29%), Wayne (5%) and Noble (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Portland
29%
Wayne
5%
Noble
4%
Muncie
3%
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Health in Madison

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 46% of towns with similar incomes.

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9worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health JayPortland · 8.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Meridian Health ServicesPortland · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47371, 47390, 47380 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Madison →

Natural hazards in Madison

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Madison →

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Madison has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Fort Recovery Public LibraryFort Recovery · 5.3 miles · 37 hrs a week
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