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Madison, South Dakota is 37 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 199 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Lake county. The population of the city is 6,540.
In Madison, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Madison are more likely than in most places to live alone.
Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $39,745. The people of Madison can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.
Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,350. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Madison, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners.
In Madison, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Madison features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Madison colleges • Madison travel • Madison mortgages and property.
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