The Town FilesMadison County, Nebraska
35,532 people. The median home is worth $208,500 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $63,128.
Towns in Madison County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 24,955 | $211,700 | $58,884 | 37.3 |
| Madison | 2,283 | $133,200 | $62,738 | 35.9 |
| Battle Creek | 1,194 | $194,300 | $95,536 | 35.8 |
| Tilden | 992 | $156,500 | $69,118 | 41.6 |
| Newman Grove | 667 | $100,000 | $54,861 | 35.7 |
People and housing
| Madison County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,500 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $881 | $818 |
| Median household income | $63,128 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 37.4 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
22,011 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,267 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 555 storm events in Madison County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Madison County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4616: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4375: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1924: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).