Madison-Kansas-depot-atsf-back-side, 2016
Madison’s story
168 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1879.
- 1858Madison is settled
MadisonKS
A town of 663, settled in 1858.
Population
663
2025 Census estimate · −3.9% since 2020
Typical home
$136K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Jobs based here
166
A commuter town
Is Madison a good place to live?
Madison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
663 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Madison: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Madison, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Madison water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Madison’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGreenwood County ClerkGreenwood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code6686066860 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Madison.
Housing
Madison stands out in Kansas and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Zillow values the typical Madison home at about $136,000, up 5.6% in a year, 45% below the Kansas typical home. 75% of Madison households are owner-occupiers, close to both Kansas’ towns (72%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$136KZillow home value
| Madison | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $582 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Madison$136K
Kansas$246K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
In Madison, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
Federal aid has come to Madison households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015. 39% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 21%. Paid flood insurance claims here since 2025: one.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireIce storms
1
paid flood claims since 2025
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Madison’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.6 jobs for each of them
Madison: 13% of residents live below the poverty line. Commuting out is the norm locally: 7% of working residents work locally. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Madison dropped by 80, to 166. Also worth knowing: for Madison, the mean commuting time is 23 minutes.
7%work in town
| Madison | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.7% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Madison7%
Emporia21%
Eureka12%
Wichita5%
Overland Park5%
24 mi
median commute distance
166
jobs based in Madison
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–44°
Spring44–67°
Summer66–88°
Fall45–69°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Madison is
For adults in Madison, the share who have high blood pressure is 37%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Madison beats Kansas on 2 and trails on 4.
| Madison | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
2 better26 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Madison | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 11.3% |
Newman Regional Health
19.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Madison
16pages on Madison
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Madison; the nearest are
Emporia State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Emporia19.6 mi$7,106 in-state tuitionFlint Hills Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Emporia20.3 mi$6,400 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Madison residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Madison for work
Where Madison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
166jobs based in Madison
7%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Madison
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Madison, KS a good place to live?
Madison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.