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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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