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Madison, Mississippi

       
Total population 17,191 Average January/July temperatures 40.2° / 79.8°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 55.09 in. /yr.

Madison, Mississippi

This Madison County town is a suburb of Jackson.

Cultural Attractions
The Madison Square Center for the Arts hosts several events annually and offers various classes.
Economy
This town is primarily residential.
Geography
Madison is north of Jackson in south-central Mississippi.
Historical
Madison was once a small farming community.
Recreation
The Simmons Arboretum features walking trails and views of plant life native to Mississippi.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 51.08 ° / 29.27 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.97 ° / 68.54 °
Precipitation (?) 55.09 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 287
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 89
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $80875.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $70624
Maximum state income tax (?) 5 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 39
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 5
Number of museums within the county (?) 0
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 17,191
Population density (?) 1,320 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 120.3% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,098 people
Education (?) 53 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 47
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 28
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