MadisonMO
A town of 327. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
What makes Madison stand out
The thing Madison does most differently from other towns.
327 people, and everyone knows the way
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Madison’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Madison. Another town gets a different order.
Madison’s public schools outperform 20% of Missouri districts
The public schools Madison’s kids attend trail 80% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cainsville Elem. | PK–5 | 48 | C− |
| Cainsville High | 6–12 | 38 | C |
Most working residents commute out of Madison
Most working residents leave Madison for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Bethany (18%), Kansas City (8%) and Gilman City (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Madison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Madison is
Madison beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Madison | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.5% | 8% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
0% of Madison is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. American Legion Park | — | 3 |
98% of working residents leave Madison for work
Where Madison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Madison
Township in Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
Madison Township is a township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 406. It was one of the three original townships. Madison Township most likely was named after President James Madison.
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- Population
- 406