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Madison, KS
City in Greenwood County, Kansas.
Population
925
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,584
ZIP codes
0
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 44 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 29% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $51,600 (76% below Kansas) and median rent is $582 a month.
Local data for Madison, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$51,600
Median rent
$582/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (179), German Americans (122), Mexican Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenwood County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,324
1,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,372
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.6M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
How people get to work
Madison, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 21°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlpeCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HamiltonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| VirgilCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GridleyCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HartfordCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Neosho RapidsCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| EmporiaCity | 20 mi | 12.5 |
| NealCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| BurlingtonCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| EurekaCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| New StrawnCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Matfield GreenCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| LeboCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| TorontoCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| AmericusCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| LeRoyCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, KS in?
- Madison is in Greenwood County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Madison, KS?
- About 925 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Olpe (9.2 mi), Hamilton (11 mi), Virgil (12 mi), Gridley (14 mi), Hartford (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023