Madison, KS

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Population
663
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,093 ft
Median Home Value
$51,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$582/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Sitting along the Verdigris River at the edge of the scenic Flint Hills, Madison is a quiet, welcoming community with deep roots in Greenwood County. The town grew around the railroad in the late nineteenth century, and you can still feel that history when you visit the restored depot museum. Today, it offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere surrounded by rolling pastures and wide open skies, making it an easy place to slow down and settle in.

The surrounding landscape is defined by traditional cattle ranching and river-valley farming, alongside a working oil heritage that has supported local families for generations. For households with children, the community is anchored by the Madison-Virgil school district, where local elementary and high school events bring neighbors together throughout the year. With its scenic prairie views, close-knit schools, and friendly local spirit, Madison provides a quiet, grounded slice of rural Kansas living.

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