
Madison in pictures
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1863Lieutenant Colonel William G. Mank provides the eulogy at t…
- 1866View of Madison, Ind
- 1901Hon. W.J. Bryan addressing the thousands assembled at Madis…
A town of 929. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Madison does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Madison. Another town gets a different order.
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.
Madison beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Madison | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| More smokers | 19.4% | 15.7% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
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.
Where Madison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023

18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Indiana, United States
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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