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Madison
A city of 689 people in Kansas
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Living in Madison
Work & commute in Madison
Full picture →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.
Emporia
21%Eureka
12%Wichita
5%Overland Park
5%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Madison →
Health in Madison
B−
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 85% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Kansas
2better than KS·4worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Newman Regional HealthEmporia · 19.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
CarearcEmporia · 19.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Madison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Madison →
Natural hazards in Madison
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire🧊 Ice storms
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Madison →
Climate in Madison
Full climate →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.
44° / 23°Winter
67° / 44°Spring
88° / 66°Summer
69° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Madison →
Madison’s library
Library details →Madison Public Library110 South 1st St.
Fine-freeE-books28 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Madison Public Library →
Where Madison is
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Location map
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How things work in Madison
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