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Madison, Virginia

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Population in 2022: 208 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.0%
 
Males: 109  (52.5%)
Females: 99  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

42.1 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22727.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,735 (it was $32,188 in 2000)
Madison:

$41,735
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,445 (it was $21,445 in 2000)

Madison town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $386,471 (it was $131,300 in 2000)
Madison:

$386,471
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $357,780; detached houses: $359,050

Median gross rent in 2022: $995.

March 2022 cost of living index in Madison: 88.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.5%
(23.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.2% for Black residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Madison, VA (2022)
    • 29676.9%White alone
    • 4411.4%Black alone
    • 4210.9%Two or more races
    • 10.3%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Madison, Virginia as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Madison is 12 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (31.0%), European (17.4%), British (12.9%), German (10.3%), American (9.0%), Eastern European (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1875

Elevation: 589 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 952 people per square mile   (low).

Madison, Virginia map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,287 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,783 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dale City, VA (52.9 miles , pop. 55,971).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (76.7 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (200.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Brightwood, VA (2.1 miles ),
Stanardsville, VA (3.4 miles ),
Ruckersville, VA (3.4 miles ),
Orange, VA (3.5 miles ),
Twin Lakes, VA (3.7 miles ),
Culpeper, VA (3.9 miles ),
Piney Mountain, VA (4.2 miles ),
Gordonsville, VA (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.38 N, Longitude: 78.26 W

Area code: 540

Distribution of median household income in Madison, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Madison, VA in 2022
Madison satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Virginia:

2.7%
Most common industries in Madison, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.7%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.6%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (10.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.7%)
  • Wood products (7.7%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (18.2%)
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.4%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (6.8%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Madison, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.0%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other construction workers and helpers (15.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.3%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (7.7%)
  • Electricians (7.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (22.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.8%)

Average climate in Madison, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 75.3. This is about average.

City:

75.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 1.58. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.58
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 42.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

42.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.34. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.34
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Madison-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Virginia state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.9 miles away from the Madison town center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Madison-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 37.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 33.9 miles away from Madison center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 42.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 204.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 36.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Madison topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Madison:

  • AUTUMN CARE OF MADISON (NUMBER ONE AUTUMN COURT)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Madison:

  • UVA ORANGE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; ORANGE, VA)
  • GRACE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER OF GREENE COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; STANARDSVILLE, VA)
  • DOGWOOD VILLAGE OF ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ORANGE, VA)
  • DAVITA - CULPEPER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • FAMILYCARE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE RAPIDAN INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)
  • CULPEPER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CULPEPER, VA)

Airports located in Madison:

Amtrak station near Madison:

  • 16 miles: CULPEPER (CULPEPPER, 109 S. COMMERCE ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Madison:

  • Germanna Community College (about 26 miles; Locust Grove, VA; Full-time enrollment: 4,455)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 28 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 29 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 3,029)
  • James Madison University (about 34 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 38 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • University of Mary Washington (about 43 miles; Fredericksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 4,506)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 46 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)

Public high school in Madison:

Public elementary/middle schools in Madison:

See full list of schools located in Madison

Library in Madison:

  • MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY, INC. (Operating income: $157,443; Location: 402 N MAIN ST; 36,397 books; 1,333 audio materials; 1,912 video materials; 18 state licensed databases; 57 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Madison: Madison County Emergency Medical Services (A), Madison County Sheriffs Office (B), Madison County Rescue Squad (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Madison: The Flock of Madison Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Madison County Historical Society (Museums; 124 North Main Street).

Hotel: Comfort Inn (4661 James).

Birthplace of: Carl Yowell - Baseball pitcher, Robert Mallory - Politician.

Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Madison and their reported violations in the past:

MADISON TASTEE FREEZ (Population served: 315, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-05-2010), St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-19-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-27-2010)
SHENANDOAH HILLS CAMPGROUND (Population served: 27, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-26-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-26-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-28-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-03-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Madison that have no violations reported:

  • SEVENOAKS PATHWORK CENTER (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.1%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households
21 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness in 2010

Banks with branches in Madison (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Madison Branch at 1264 North Main Street, branch established on 2010/03/20. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • StellarOne Bank: Madison Branch at 1174 N Main Street, branch established on 1979/05/07. Info updated 2008/06/06: Bank assets: $2,911.7 mil, Deposits: $2,404.3 mil, headquarters in Christiansburg, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: Stellarone Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Madison:

Marital status in Madison, VA
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 46.2%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 4.7%

For population 25 years and over in Madison:

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.7
Virginia average:

12.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Madison
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Madison, VA (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,26417
Mainline Protestant1,92717
Other5041
Catholic3371
None8,276-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Madison County:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Madison County:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

2.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
State:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Madison County:

22.9%
Virginia:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Madison:

50.6%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.7%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.5
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.8%
State:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.9%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.5
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
Madison:

38.6%
Virginia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

53.9%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.9%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Madison, VA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$6,554$39,3240$0
Financial Administration 1$2,449$29,3881$1,481
Totals for Government 3$9,003$36,0121$1,481

Madison government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Assistance and Subsidies - Public Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $17,000 ($81.73)
    Public Welfare, Cash Assistance Programs - Other: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $55,000 ($264.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($4.81)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $381,000 ($1831.73)
    Public Welfare - Other: $126,000 ($605.77)
    Gas Utilities: $107,000 ($514.42)
    Health - Other: $106,000 ($509.62)
    Police Protection: $90,000 ($432.69)
    Financial Administration: $76,000 ($365.38)
    Transit Utilities: $74,000 ($355.77)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($288.46)
    Housing and Community Development: $56,000 ($269.23)
    Local Fire Protection: $55,000 ($264.42)
    Parks and Recreation: $53,000 ($254.81)
    Water Utilities: $45,000 ($216.35)
    Correctional Institutions: $37,000 ($177.88)
    Central Staff Services: $36,000 ($173.08)
    Regular Highways: $33,000 ($158.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $17,000 ($81.73)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($57.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($48.08)
    Libraries: $7,000 ($33.65)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $5,000 ($24.04)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($19.23)
    Natural Resources - Other: $4,000 ($19.23)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $2,000 ($9.62)
    Parking Facilities: $2,000 ($9.62)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Correctional Institutions: $29,000 ($139.42)
    Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $14,000 ($67.31)
    Other - General - Other: $8,000 ($38.46)
    Other - Transit Utilities: $5,000 ($24.04)
    Other - Health - Other: $5,000 ($24.04)
    Other - Libraries: $3,000 ($14.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $32,000 ($153.85)
    General Public Building: $19,000 ($91.35)
    Transit Utilities: $18,000 ($86.54)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($48.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($43.27)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($33.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($33.65)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $5,000 ($24.04)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($4.81)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $309,000 ($1485.58)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $31,000 ($149.04)

Madison government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $117,000 ($562.50)
    Sewerage: $80,000 ($384.62)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($52.88)
    Parking Facilities: $9,000 ($43.27)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $7,000 ($33.65)
    Housing and Community Development: $6,000 ($28.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($28.85)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $2,000 ($9.62)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $33,000 ($158.65)
    Housing and Community Development: $25,000 ($120.19)
    Education: $2,000 ($9.62)
    Other: $1,000 ($4.81)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($4.81)
    Natural Resources: $1,000 ($4.81)
    Public Welfare: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $79,000 ($379.81)
    Transit Utilities: $20,000 ($96.15)
    Education: $18,000 ($86.54)
    Other: $16,000 ($76.92)
    Public Welfare: $4,000 ($19.23)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($4.81)
    Highways: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($52.88)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($14.42)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($14.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($9.62)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($4.81)
    Rents: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $101,000 ($485.58)
    Water Utilities: $56,000 ($269.23)
    Transit Utilities: $12,000 ($57.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $124,000 ($596.15)
    Public Welfare: $80,000 ($384.62)
    Other: $74,000 ($355.77)
    Highways: $58,000 ($278.85)
    General Local Government Support: $35,000 ($168.27)
    Transit Utilities: $17,000 ($81.73)
  • Tax - Property: $351,000 ($1687.50)
    Other Selective Sales: $84,000 ($403.85)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $59,000 ($283.65)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $48,000 ($230.77)
    Public Utilities Sales: $23,000 ($110.58)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $6,000 ($28.85)
    Other: $5,000 ($24.04)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($24.04)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $4,000 ($19.23)

Madison government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $767,000 ($3687.50)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $709,000 ($3408.65)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $58,000 ($278.85)

Madison government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $49,000 ($235.58)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,159,000 ($5572.12)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $359,000 ($1725.96)
Businesses in Madison, VA
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1MasterBrand Cabinets3
Decora Cabinetry2McDonald's1
FedEx1RadioShack1
Ford1Subway1
H&R Block1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Madison:

  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WCHV (1260 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINA (1070 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVCV (1340 AM; 1 kW; ORANGE, VA; Owner: PIEDMONT COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATE)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Madison:

  • WCUL (103.1 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: JOYNER LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMA-FM (98.9 FM; ORANGE, VA; Owner: PIEDMONT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHTE-FM (101.9 FM; RUCKERSVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWWV (97.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUMX (107.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: AIR VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WVTW (88.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC)
  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WNRN (91.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: STU-COMM, INC.)
  • WTJU (91.1 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA)
  • W240AF (95.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WUVA (92.7 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: WUVA, INC.)
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Madison:

  • W58DK (Channel 58; RUCKERSVILLE, ETC., VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV CORP.)

Madison fatal accident list:

Mar 27, 2003 06:10 AM, Us-15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.3mTotal length
  • $92,000Total costs
  • 8,737Total average daily traffic
  • 87Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,209Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Madison, VA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Madison, VA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Madison)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fork Mountain 16 Km Nw (Lat: 38.478750 Lon: -78.415833), Call Sign: KPM378,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.550 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/1993, Expiration Date: 10/01/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2015, Registrant: Covington & Burling LLP, One Citycenter, 850 Tenth Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 662-5345, Fax: (202) 778-5345, Email:


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1.7 Mi E Of Rt 662 And Rt 615 (Lat: 38.426806 Lon: -78.337778), Structure height: 21 m, Call Sign: WPAI805,
    Assigned Frequencies: 861.337 MHz, 863.337 MHz, 864.337 MHz, 865.337 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/2007, Expiration Date: 09/26/2017, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2014, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Int Us 29 And Va 634 (Lat: 38.381528 Lon: -78.255000), Structure height: 21 m, Call Sign: KII327,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.530 MHz, 158.160 MHz, 158.205 MHz, 158.250 MHz, 158.265 MHz, 158.310 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2011, Expiration Date: 01/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2013, Certifier: Ernest N Maley Jr., Registrant: Firstenergy Corp, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601, Phone: (724) 838-6035, Fax: (724) 830-5181, Email:

  • Lat: 38.478056 Lon: -78.416111, Call Sign: WQCX794, Licensee ID: L00585975,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.987 MHz, 458.012 MHz, 466.737 MHz, 467.162 MHz, 457.700 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2005, Expiration Date: 06/20/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/22/2015, Certifier: Danny W Brooks, Registrant: Danny Brooks, 12417 Vint Hill Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181, Phone: (703) 594-3737, Fax: (540) 399-1193, Email:

  • Robinson Rvr/Rt29 1.89mi Ne (Lat: 38.400139 Lon: -78.226778), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 5.2 m, Call Sign: WQIR737,
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/17/2018, Expiration Date: 04/24/2028, Certifier: Michael A Nelson, Registrant: Virginia Department Of Emergency Management, 10501 Trade Court, Richmond, VA 23236-3713, Phone: (804) 879-9974, Fax: (999) 999-9999, Email:

  • ORANGE BACK UP CONTR, 37 M East Of Main St On Church St (Lat: 38.377361 Lon: -78.258333), Type: Mast, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WQJY499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.970 MHz, 159.075 MHz, 158.880 MHz, 159.015 MHz, 153.740 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2019, Expiration Date: 02/13/2029, Certifier: April F Clark, Registrant: Virginia Information Technologies Agency, 11751 Meadowville Lane, Chester, VA 23836, Phone: (804) 416-6199, Fax: (804) 416-6353, Email:

  • Lat: 38.374722 Lon: -78.316944, Call Sign: WRXK424,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 452.887 MHz, 456.187 MHz, 457.812 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 05/23/2033, Certifier: Kevin Waugh, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Madison)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Madison)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 42. The highest number of fire incidents - 84 took place in 2008, and the least - 2 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Madison, VA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.5%), and Structure Fires (39.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Madison, VA
    • 31444.5%Outside Fires
    • 27639.1%Structure Fires
    • 10014.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 162.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Madison, VA
Most common first names in Madison, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4977.9 years
John4674.5 years
James4472.7 years
Robert3373.4 years
William2671.9 years
Thomas2280.4 years
Annie2082.7 years
Charles1475.6 years
Joseph1475.3 years
George1374.7 years
Most common last names in Madison, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Aylor3480.3 years
Clore2874.7 years
Smith2681.7 years
Berry2477.0 years
Utz2179.6 years
Dodson2169.5 years
Carpenter1978.9 years
Taylor1875.0 years
Jenkins1880.8 years
Blankenbaker1576.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Madison, VA
  • 41.5%Electricity
  • 30.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.5%Wood
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Madison, VA
  • 62.2%Electricity
  • 22.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Madison compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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