Madison
Ohio

What stands out

Against every county in America, Madison County is unusual in three ways: population growth is in the top 5% of American counties (+2.3% a year), the restaurant count per person is in the bottom 8% of American counties (0.4 per 1,000), and home internet speed is in the top 11% of American counties (281 Mbps). Within Ohio it ranks 3rd of 88 counties for population growth.

Where you are

You live in Madison County, Ohio. 43,961 people live here with you. The population grew 2.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +986).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $77,062 a year, higher than 84% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $54,168. Unemployment runs 3.2%, lower than 58% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 22 minutes each way.

Ohio takes 1.8% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,403 a year.

Home

The median home costs $321K, pricier than 74% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $928 a month. Property tax is 1.14% of home value, roughly $2,301 a year on that median home, higher than 69% of American counties. 76% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 52% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 16 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.1 years, longer than 54% of American counties. There are 25 active physicians in the county, about 5.7 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 8.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.21 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 74% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 34 points. 57% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 63 and lows near 43, colder than 63% of American counties. About 39 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 23 out of 100, safer than 77% of American counties; the county has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 281 Mbps down, faster than 89% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.4 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.