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Madison County, Idaho

FIPS 16065

Juniper

Madison County is in the 98th percentile nationally for home price against income. It also sits in the highest 11% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 30% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$435,359

Higher than 89% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

54%

Near the U.S. counties median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.6

Higher than 59% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Madison County.

The basics

Total Population

54,618

Median Age

21.4

Population Density

116.39

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.48%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.89×

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$60,160

Lower than 64% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,014

Higher than 70% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2.1%

Lower than 68% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

58%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

11%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

183.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.6

Higher than 59% of U.S. counties

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Madison County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Madison County?
The estimated median home value in Madison County today is $435,359, higher than 89% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Madison County?
The median annual property tax in Madison County is $2,001, an effective rate of 0.48% of home value.
Is Madison County expensive to live in?
Homes in Madison County cost about 6.89× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Madison County?
The median gross rent in Madison County is $1,014 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Madison County?
Home prices in Madison County have moved 54% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Madison County?
Madison County has a population of 54,618, about 116.39 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 21.4.
What is the weather like in Madison County?
Madison County averages 44.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 15°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.1 inches of snow a year.
Is Madison County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.6 (higher than 59% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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