Madison County, Nebraska
Among the top 4% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
- top 2% for commute time
- top 12% for unemployment
- bottom 12% for amenities nearby
Madison County is a county in Nebraska with about 36,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and amenities nearby.
Official websitemadisoncountyne.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in0.7 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$187k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$800better than 54% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.36%better than 19% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.87%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment2.6%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.9 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.8 inbetter than 32% of US counties
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 59% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.9better than 38% of US counties
School Quality48.8better than 37% of US counties
Violent Crime636/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Crime625/100kbetter than 65% of US counties
Community
Population35,53859th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.816th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9939th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.4%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.1%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US counties
Walkability8.0/20better than 87% of US counties
Airport Distance98 mibetter than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Madison County an affordable place to live?
- Madison County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Madison County?
- The median home value in Madison County is $187k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Madison County?
- Median household income in Madison County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Madison County?
- Median gross rent in Madison County is $800 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Madison County safe?
- Madison County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 636/100k (better than 60%). Property crime is 625/100k.
- What is the weather like in Madison County?
- Madison County averages 75°F in July and 22°F in January, with 27.9 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Madison County?
- Public-school quality in Madison County is below average, scoring better than 37% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Madison County?
- The average one-way commute in Madison County is 14 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)