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A town of 929. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.

Population
929
−2% since 2010
Median home value
$117K
Census ACS
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
56.4
years
Jobs based here
21
A commuter town

What makes Madison stand out

The 2 things Madison does most differently from other towns.

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Small town

929 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Madison

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.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Madison0%
Portland29%
Wayne5%
Noble4%
Muncie3%
13 mi
median commute distance
21
jobs based in Madison
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health

Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns

Madison beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.

CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
What stands outMadisonIN
More adults with COPD10.8%8.1%
More adults with heart disease8.5%6.8%
More smokers19.4%15.7%
Indiana University Health Jay
8.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
48th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards

Low risk, with inland flooding at the top

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

32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
32Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate

Four seasons, pleasant summers

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.

25″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Madison for work

Where Madison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

29% → Portland Portland 29% 5% → Wayne Wayne 5% 4% → Noble Noble 4% 3% → Muncie Muncie 3% 3% → Fort Recovery Fort Recovery 3% 3% → Berne Berne 3% Madison · 0% stay
21jobs based in Madison
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Lieutenant Colonel William G. Mank provides the eulogy at the funeral of Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Glass
1863 · Lieutenant Colonel William G. Mank provides the eulogy at the funeral of Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Glass · Library of Congress
Madison’s story

Madison in pictures

18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.

View of Madison, IndHon. W.J. Bryan addressing the thousands assembled at Madison, Indiana chautauqua, July 6, 1901Madison & Indianapolis Railroad
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About Madison

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.

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

Population
643
Area
31 sq mi
Elevation
1,007 ft

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