Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Museum
Dakota Prairie Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Cherry Lanes
Bowling Alley
Dakota Cinema
Cinema
Prairie Village
Museum
The Prairie Village, Herman & Milwaukee Railroad
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Subway
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Madison Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) C-
Sunshine Foods
Grocery Store
Jack's Cold Storage
Butcher
Bagel Brothers
Bakery
Parks (14) A+
Memorial Park
Park
Totland Park
Park
Baughman Park
Park
Gerry Maloney Nature Area
Park
Lake Herman State Park
Park
Shops (8) F
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Bit's n' Bytes
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lewis Drug
Department Store
Montgomery's
Furniture
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Classic Corner
Convenience Store
One Stop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Madison.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Madison is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

Madison crime rates are 804 per 100k, which is 62% lower than South Dakota
Property Crime
670 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
134 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C

The median income in Madison is $54,861 - which is 5% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$54,861
D-
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Madison Police Dept
Police
Madison Regional Health System
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Madison home prices are $124,300 - which is 15% lower than South Dakota
Home Price
$124,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
A-
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Madison graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than South Dakota
School Test Scores
52%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (5) F
St Thomas School
Madison Middle School - 02
Madison Christian School
Madison Elementary - 07
High Schools (1) F
Madison High School - 01
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ratings A+

Madison has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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A+
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Madison Area Facts

  • Madison has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Madison crime rates are 62% lower than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Madison is 5% lower than the South Dakota average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Madison? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Totland Park
      Baughman Park
      Gerry Maloney Nature Area
      Lake Herman State Park

      Entertainment

      Smith Zimmermann Museum
      Dakota Prairie Playhouse
      Cherry Lanes
      Dakota Cinema
      Prairie Village
      The Prairie Village, Herman & Milwaukee Railroad

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      DQ Grill & Chill
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Madison? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Madison.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Madison a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors