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What are the crime rate and median income in Madison County, Alabama?
The violent-crime rate in Madison County was 3.2 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 17% lower than the statewide rate (3.8). Households here have a median income of $86,499 and the unemployment rate was 3.0% in August 2026. About 405,718 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Madison County?
Police agencies in Madison County reported an average of 1,384 violent crimes and 7,100 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 3.2 per 1,000 people, is 17% lower than the Alabama rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 16.3 per 1,000 residents, compared with 16.5 across Alabama. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (78%). CDC death records show about 31 homicide deaths a year in the county (8.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Madison County | Per 1,000 | Alabama per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,384 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 144 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 131 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,084 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 7,100 | 16.3 | 16.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,030 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,296 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 774 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Median household income is $86,499, 35% higher than the statewide figure ($63,999). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,200 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,209. 7.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 13.7%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 6,867 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Madison County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 405,718 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $86,499 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $299,200 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,209 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.3% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.2 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% | 87.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.7% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Madison County?
Madison County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Madison County: Usarmy/Nasa Redstone Arsenal and Triana/Tennessee River. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Madison County. Tallest on the list: Hurricane Creek W/S Dam Site 11 (40 ft) and Mt. Lake Resort (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
25 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,784,554 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Madison County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 363 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 9 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 44 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 8 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Madison County?
Madison County had 6 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: US-231/US-431, US 231 and AL-53. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Madison County?
Madison County has 89 public schools (2024-25) and 29 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 57 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Monte Sano State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Madison County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Madison County: Echota Cherokee SDTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Madison County
Gun shops
17 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Madison County (16 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 50 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #177 (Madison), Academy Sports + Outdoors #265 (Huntsville), Cabela's 469 (Huntsville), Family Jewelry & Loan LLC (Huntsville), Gold Guns And Guitars (Madison), Gunmedics (Hazel Green), Keel Mountain Munitions LLC (Gurley), Last Resort Guns INC (Madison) and 8 more.
Liquor stores
38 liquor stores are on the map in Madison County: ABC Select Spirits, ABC Wholesale, AL Spirits (Harvest), Alabama ABC Store #151 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #186 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #23 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #24 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #45 (Huntsville) and 30 more. Alabama has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Madison County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Madison County?
Madison County averaged 1,384 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.2 per 1,000 residents, 17% lower than the Alabama rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 16.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Madison County?
$86,499 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $63,999 for Alabama and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 6,867 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Madison County?
Madison County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Madison County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Madison County: Usarmy/Nasa Redstone Arsenal and Triana/Tennessee River.
Is there road construction in Madison County right now?
Madison County had 6 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: US-231/US-431, US 231 and AL-53.
How many nursing homes are in Madison County?
12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Madison County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, TN | 43,990 | 3.5 | $63,494 |
| Jackson County | 53,053 | 2.3 | $51,908 |
| Limestone County | 111,233 | 1.5 | $83,629 |
| Lincoln County, TN | 35,946 | 3.6 | $64,667 |
| Marshall County | 99,748 | 1.7 | $62,571 |
| Morgan County | 124,471 | 3.3 | $68,845 |
Cities in Madison County with their own page: Huntsville, Madison.
More: Alabama statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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