Madison
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Madison, Minnesota is a small, close-knit rural community known for its friendly residents and laid-back Midwestern charm. It serves as the seat of Lac qui Parle County and boasts local attractions, quaint eateries, and beautiful access to the surrounding prairies.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
515
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.01°, -96.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,470
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
55
English
99
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.9°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-40.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
639 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVE
Distance
38 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.