A town of 110. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Madison does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Madison. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Madison for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Milbank (20%), Watertown (14%) and Sioux Falls (14%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Madison beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Madison | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.8% |
Madison has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 59 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
Where Madison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
16 notable people were born in Madison.
