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Madison

A township of 3,854 people in Scioto County, Ohio
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About Madison

Township in Ohio, US
3,887Population
52 sq miArea
748 ftElevation

Madison Township is one of the sixteen townships of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 3,887 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Madison for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Portsmouth (21%), Scioto (6%) and Minford (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Portsmouth
21%
Scioto
6%
Minford
5%
Columbus
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Madison →

Health in Madison

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

18worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth · 13.3 mi · ER
Compass Community Health - AdminPortsmouth · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45653, 45648, 45613 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Madison →

Natural hazards in Madison

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves
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Madison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 26°Winter
66° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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C+

School Grade C+

The public schools Madison’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 58% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Eastern BranchBeaver · 8 miles · 49 hrs a week
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