Madison County , Nebraska
Population: 35,535 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,637 Home $196,000 Rent $851/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 35,535 residents, Madison County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Madison County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$64,637
Median Income
household
$196,000
Home Value
median
$851/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,637 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,734 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| Median Home Value | $196,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $851/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 35,535 |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 23.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.4%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
35.1%
High Blood Pressure
26.8%
No Physical Activity
16.8%
Depression
33.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 60.9 · 61th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
83.08
🔥 Wildfire
79.74
❄️ Winter Storm
87.78
🌍 Earthquake
26.27
☀️ Drought
78.05
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