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Madison, SD
City in Lake County, South Dakota.
Population
6,094
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,320
ZIP codes
0
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 110 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $65,593, 13% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,100 (25% below South Dakota) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Madison, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,593
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$193,100
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,093), Norwegian Americans (1,002), Irish Americans (846).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,153
5,142 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$103,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $9,417 per person
How people get to work
Madison, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
139
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake MadisonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.7 |
| WentworthVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| RamonaTown | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Graceville ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Brant LakeCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| NundaTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WinfredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Orland ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ColmanCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Shannon ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SinaiTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ColtonCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, SD in?
- Madison is in Lake County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Madison, SD?
- About 6,094 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Lake Madison (6.2 mi), Wentworth (7.7 mi), Rustic Acres Colony (9.2 mi), Ramona (9.3 mi), Graceville Colony (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023