Madison

Madison, Mississippi Overview

Madison ranks #1 of 20 cities in Mississippi, earning a A+ grade with a composite score of 64.7/100. The city stands out in Safety (99/100) and Fiscal Health (85/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Madison

Madison’s median household income of $120,918 is 128% above the Mississippi median of $52,985, and its 2.1% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.7%.

Safety in Madison

Madison’s violent crime rate of 43.2 per 100,000 is well below both the Mississippi rate of 270 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 619 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Madison

Madison has a cost of living index of 95.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $334,700. Median monthly rent is $1,798. Renters spend 17.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Madison

The adult obesity rate in Madison is 30.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.3%. Residents average 12.3 poor mental health days per month. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Madison

Madison’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $12,248. The city has 10 public schools serving 8,322 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Madison

Summers in Madison are hot, averaging 85.3°F. Summers average 85.3°F. Winters average 55.6°F. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches.

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