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Madison

A township of 406 people in Harrison County, Missouri
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Madison

Township in Harrison County, Missouri, U.S.
406Population

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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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.

Bethany
18%
Kansas City
8%
Gilman City
6%
Lamoni, IA
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Madison →

Health in Madison

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2better than MO·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Harrison County Community HospitalBethany · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Cainsville Medical ClinicCainsville · 2.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64632, 64481 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Madison →

Natural hazards in Madison

44
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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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.

37° / 19°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
65° / 42°Fall
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School Grade C-

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.

DistrictCAINSVILLE R-ISchools2

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Nearest: Mercer County LibraryPrinceton · 12.4 miles · 43 hrs a week

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