Madison County, Ohio
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
- top 9% for airport distance
- top 11% for comfortable days
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Madison County is a county in Ohio with about 44,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on walkability and sunny days.
Official websiteco.madison.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 47% of US counties
Home Value$201k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$899better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.14%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.88%better than 64% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 76% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.7 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall20.8 inbetter than 39% of US counties
Sunny Days170 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 59% of US counties
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.9better than 73% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality48.1better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime753/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Crime653/100kbetter than 64% of US counties
Community
Population43,96165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.1%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 47% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 29% of US counties
Airport Distance29 mibetter than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.91better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Madison County an affordable place to live?
- Madison County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Madison County?
- The median home value in Madison County is $201k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Madison County?
- Median household income in Madison County is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Madison County?
- Median gross rent in Madison County is $899 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Madison County safe?
- Madison County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 753/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 653/100k.
- What is the weather like in Madison County?
- Madison County averages 75°F in July and 29°F in January, with 41.7 in of annual precipitation and about 170 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Madison County?
- Public-school quality in Madison County is below average, scoring better than 35% 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 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)