Why visit Madison
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McKinley Bridge, Merchants Bridge, Cahokia and Downtown East St. Louis Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Madison
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Madison
Madison is a city in Madison and St. Clair counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is also a suburb of Greater St. Louis. The population was 3,171 at the 2020 census, down from 3,891 in 2010. It is home to World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway and the first Bulgarian Orthodox church in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Madison, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 5.0 mi
Illinois-Missouri bridge that carries I-70 across the Mississippi River
Museums and landmarks38
Cahokia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
Downtown East St. Louis Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Emmert-Zippel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Horseshoe Lake Mound and Village Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Place in Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places
Majestic Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Former movie theater in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States
Mitchell Archaeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Archaeological aite in Madison County, Illinois
Pennsylvania Avenue Historic District (East St. Louis, Illinois)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Union Trust Bank Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Bank building in East St. Louis, Illinois
Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center
Museum · 3.2 mi
30 Ramey Street, Collinsville
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Granite City YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Mound 34
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Archaeological site in Collinsville, United States of America
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Tienda Del Ranchito
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
2565 North 32nd Street, Fairmont City
Buzz's Firehouse Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 2.8 mi
3623 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City
25 more on the map.
History
Madison was founded in 1820. There have been three villages named Madison.
From the History section of Madison, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Fairmont City Fire Department
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
2601 North 41st Street, Fairmont City
Indian Mound Motel
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
4700 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City
Churches and places of worship41
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 mi
2716 North 42nd Street, Fairmont City
Fairmont Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 mi
2733 North 44th Street, Fairmont City
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare4
McKinley Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
2166 Madison Avenue, Granite City
Map of Madison
218 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cahokia St Louis Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Madison County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Downtown - Parks Airport (CPS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fairmont City 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Granite City 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- East St. Louis 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Collinsville 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Caseyville 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- St. Louis 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Fairview Heights 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Glen Carbon 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Cahokia Heights 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Bellefontaine Neighbors 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Madison City Hall (34711409750) (cropped), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Horseshoe Lake Village, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monks Mound in July, Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell Archaeological Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- 20030720 22 East St. Louis, IL (6116695806), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katherine Dunham Museum 2014, Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Emmert-Zippel House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Majestic Theatre side view, binkle_28, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Union Trust Bank Company Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spivey building, Paparutzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granite City YMCA (34307718933), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge From Big Mound, Mitchell Schultheis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TheMerchantsBridge, Wilke339, CC0
- McKinley Bridge, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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