MadisonKS
A town of 925. Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns.
What makes Madison stand out
The thing Madison does most differently from other towns.
925 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Madison’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Madison. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Madison
Most working residents leave Madison for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Emporia (21%), Eureka (12%) and Wichita (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Madison beats the Kansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Madison | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 11.3% |
Four seasons, hot summers
Madison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
93% of working residents leave Madison for work
Where Madison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023