Madison, South Dakota 2025

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Madison, located in the lake area of eastern South Dakota, is a tranquil and beautiful location on the shores of Lake Madison. The population of the city is about 6,407 people. Almost 900 acres of water, Lake Madison offers swimming, boating, and fishing in the summer and ice fishing, snowmobile rides, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Throughout the year, the parks in Madison host various festivals and activities.

People from all over come to the annual Madison Boat Parade & Fireworks in the summer and the Christmas Parade in December. In the fall, Lake Madison hosts volleyball tournaments and Orphan Thanksgiving, and in the winter, Polar Plunge, ice fishing tournaments, and snow cross races are hosted.

Madison has a strong sense of community. Local and neighboring residents love to host food stands, garage sales, and craft fairs for the community. The "Burger Bar" has been featured in both state and national magazines and is one of many local businesses that have done well in Madison. Other nearby companies include Twin Rivers Correctional Facility, Mooody Air Force Base, and in Sioux Falls, John Morrell & Company.

Madison was formed in 1873 as a result of the railroad, which its principal founders regarded as "madness" because they believed naming it Madison would cause the railroad to move its course and reach their city. In 1881, the city was officially organized. The city exhibits a strong sense of history, as shown by its restored 1930s movie theatre, the State Theater, and its historic downtown shopping district. The city also features the Madison Children's Museum and an aquatic center. The city's annual events attract both locals and people from surrounding areas.

Madison is South Dakota's sixth most populous city and has a total population of 6,407 as of the 2020 census. Madison has a total area of 3.39 square miles, with an elevation of 1,837 feet above sea level. Madison's average age, median household income, and median house value are all consistent with national figures. There are 2,358 households in Madison, of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 residing in them. Madison's population is predominantly white, and the most common job groups include sales, office and administrative support, and service jobs. The most prevalent industries in Madison are healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and educational services.

The Madison School District serves the city. There are two public schools, Madison Elementary School, which educates kindergarten through fifth-grade students, and Madison High School, which teaches grades 6–12. Madison also has a public library.

If you're interested in exploring the area around Madison, there are plenty of interesting sites to visit. Lake Poinsett, the largest naturally created lake in South Dakota is located a few miles east of Madison. The 1880s Courthouse Museum in Lake Norden and the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings can both provide interesting experiences. Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city, is a 45-minute trip east of Madison. Also, less than an hour north is the Minnesota city of Marshall, where numerous cultures blend. If you are interested in seeing cattle ranches up close, you might consider taking a guided tour through the rolling hills of the nearby Buffalo Chip Trail.

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