Madison County, Texas
Among the top 15% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
- top 8% for comfortable days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 10% for walkability
Madison County is a county in Texas with about 14,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on summer humidity and walkability.
Official websiteco.madison.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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78%51%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.1 in3.4 in
oppressive 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US counties
Home Value$139k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$814better than 51% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.14%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.11%better than 91% of US counties
Unemployment6.3%better than 24% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.5 in56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 11% of US counties
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.9better than 64% of US counties
School Quality52.5better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime506/100kbetter than 70% of US counties
Property Crime728/100kbetter than 59% of US counties
Community
Population13,55630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5283rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.3197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5977th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.4%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.9%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)24.7%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 46% of US counties
Walkability4.6/20better than 10% of US counties
Airport Distance76 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.1%better than 28% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.16better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% 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 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Madison County?
- The median home value in Madison County is $139k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Madison County?
- Median household income in Madison County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Madison County?
- Median gross rent in Madison County is $814 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 506/100k (better than 70%). Property crime is 728/100k.
- What is the weather like in Madison County?
- Madison County averages 84°F in July and 51°F in January, with 45.5 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Madison County?
- Public-school quality in Madison County is about average, scoring better than 46% 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 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)