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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 · estimate
87
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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