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Madison, Indiana

Introduction to Madison, Indiana

Madison, Indiana is 39 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Jefferson county. The population of the city is 12,004.

Madison History

The first European settlers arrived in Madison as early as 1806. It was officially incorporated as a town on April 1, 1809. It served as the entry point into the Indiana Territory along Old Michigan Road, due to which Madison experienced heavy river traffic during its early years. The community was named in honor of President James Madison. The Madison & Indianapolis Railroad, Indiana's first railroad, was constructed in this area between 1836 and 1847. Madison’s downtown area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Madison and nearby Attractions

  • Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
  • Jefferson County Historical Society Museum
  • Clifty Creek Power Plant
  • Big Clifty Creek
  • Calvary Church
  • Baxter Cemetery

Things To Do In Madison

The Lanier Mansion State Historic Site is the Greek revival home of the millionaire, J.F.D. Lanier and can be visited from Madison. For those interested in the local history, a visit to the Jefferson County Historical Society Museum may be interesting. Madison hosts quite a few annual festivals, including the Chautauqua Festival of Art, the Harvest Celebration, the Midsummer Celebration, the Ohio River Valley Folk Festival, the Old Court Days and RibberFest.

Madison Transportation

Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport is close by.

Madison Higher Education

Ivy Tech State College-Southeast is the local institute of higher education. Other institutes nearby include Sullivan University, Bellarmine University and Jefferson Community College.

High Points

Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Madison Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Madison Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Madison Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Madison College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Madison, IN

Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens88
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built47

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