City profile
Madison, IN
Jefferson County · Population 12,223
Madison is a town in Jefferson County, IN with about 12,223 residents and a typical home value near $203,000. It is 67 miles from Bloomington, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$203,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,242
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 48/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
44 mi to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 31% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
12,223
Black population
2.2%
County
Jefferson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,223 residents
- Typical home value about $203,000
- 67 miles from Bloomington, IN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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