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Madison, SD
Madison · SD 57042
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$260K
Median Price
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Walk Score
3.9/10
Schools
20 min
to Sioux City Downtown
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
FSchools
39/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
Madison offers affordable home values, low flood risk, and solid family amenities. The trade‑offs include very low walkability, limited transit, and modest school ratings, but it remains a solid choice for most suburban families.
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The Good
- ✓Affordability: median home price below national average
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Good elementary school
- ✓Quiet, suburban feel
Real Talk
- !Walkability score of 0 – almost all errands require a car
- !Very limited public transit options
- !Nightlife and dining options are sparse
- !High school and middle school ratings are modest (3/5)
- $Property taxes can be relatively high for South Dakota
- $Winter heating costs can add to monthly expenses
- $Older homes may need more maintenance than newer constructions
Best For
affordable suburban livingfamily‑friendly communitysmall‑town atmospherenear Sioux City commuting
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Madison, SD
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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