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Madison County
  • County in Kentucky

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Madison County is located in Kentucky with a population of 92,194. Madison County is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. In Madison County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Madison County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Madison County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$172,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$761
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    39%
  • Own
    61%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    83.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    63.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    79.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    654.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,254.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    290.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    18%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Madison County

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,002
National
$69,021

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