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What are the crime rate and median income in Madison County, Illinois?
The violent-crime rate in Madison County was 2.6 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 13% lower than the statewide rate (3.0). Median household income is $75,793 and the unemployment rate was 3.5% in August 2026. Population: about 264,238 (Census, 2020-2024).
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 668 violent crimes and 3,613 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 2.6 per 1,000 people, is 13% lower than the Illinois rate (3.0); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 13.9 per 1,000 (Illinois: 16.0; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 66% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 12 homicide deaths a year in the county (4.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Madison County | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 668 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 10 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 166 | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 49 | 0.19 | 0.86 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 443 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,613 | 13.9 | 16.0 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 776 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,440 | 9.4 | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 397 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 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 (20 agencies; 98% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Madison County?
Half of households in Madison County make more than $75,793 and half make less; across Illinois the midpoint is $83,390. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $173,000, and the median rent is $1,024 a month. 13.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 13.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,606 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 264,238 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $75,793 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,000 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,024 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7% | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 74.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Madison County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Madison County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and heat waves (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
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Madison County: Jennison-Wright Corporation, Chemetco and Nl Industries/Taracorp Lead Smelter. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Madison County has 12 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. Tallest on the list: Dunlap Lake Dam (45 ft) and Castle Ridge Lake Dam (42 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
26 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 3,828,129 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 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 6 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 41 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 39 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Madison County?
Madison County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: IL-111. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Madison County?
Federal school lists show 87 public and 27 private schools in the county. 17 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 48 fire or EMS stations and 23 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Horshoe Lake State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Madison County?
2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Monks Mound and Mound 34. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Madison County
Gun shops
15 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Madison County, plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 5 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ace Hardware Of Troy (Troy), Cash America Pawn (2 in Collinsville), Edwardsville Gun Club (Edwardsville), Goshen Guns LLC (Edwardsville), Highland Pistol & Rifle Club INC (Highland), Jerry's Tackle And Guns (Highland), Jim's Pawn And Jewelry (Collinsville), Michaels Arms & Accessories LLC (Edwardsville) and 6 more.
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map in Madison County: Bin 51 Wine @ Spirits (Edwardsville), Bluestem Vodka (Bethalto), Corral Liquors (Wood River), Dean's, Friar Tuck Berverage (Edwardsville), Hot Shot Liquor (Collinsville), King city liquor 2 (Troy), KingCity Liquor Store (Edwardsville) and 5 more. Illinois 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 668 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.6 per 1,000 residents, 13% lower than the Illinois rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 13.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Madison County?
$75,793 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,390 for Illinois and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,606 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Madison County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Madison County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Madison County?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Madison County: Jennison-Wright Corporation, Chemetco and Nl Industries/Taracorp Lead Smelter.
Is there road construction in Madison County right now?
Madison County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: IL-111.
How many nursing homes are in Madison County?
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond County | 16,716 | 0.78 | $65,959 |
| Clinton County | 36,954 | 0.47 | $86,588 |
| Jersey County | 21,274 | 1.3 | $80,361 |
| Macoupin County | 44,350 | 1.9 | $70,805 |
| Montgomery County | 27,942 | 1.9 | $63,620 |
| St. Charles County, MO | 414,535 | 1.4 | $104,692 |
| St. Clair County | 253,694 | 2.2 | $73,854 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 995,569 | 4.0 | $82,936 |
| St. Louis city, MO | 288,512 | 14.4 | $56,160 |
More: Illinois 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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