Madison, Nebraska
Madison is a city of 2,079 people in Madison County, Nebraska, founded in 1885.
Why visit Madison
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Madison County Historical Society Museum and Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Madison
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Madison
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,283 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Madison, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship8
First United Presbyterian Church (Madison, Nebraska)
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Nebraska, United States of America
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Saint Leonard Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Madison, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries10
History
Madison was founded in 1867, named from Madison County. It was designated the county seat in 1875.
From the History section of Madison, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Madison
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 10°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 15°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 24°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 50°F | 2.5 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 25°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 14°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madison Hcn (0 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 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-06: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-06-29: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
- 2010-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Humphrey 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Norfolk 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Battle Creek 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Leigh 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Stanton 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Columbus 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Albion 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- David City 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Creighton 50 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hartington 56 mi north, about 1 h 30 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
- Tyson Fresh Meats pork plant (Madison, Nebraska) 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church Madison Nebraska S view, Ammodramus, Public domain
- St. Leonard's (Madison, Nebraska) from SW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
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