The Town FilesMadison County, Missouri
12,729 people. The median home is worth $159,000 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $54,434.
Towns in Madison County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown | 4,429 | $136,100 | $49,375 | 38.1 |
People and housing
| Madison County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $808 | $855 |
| Median household income | $54,434 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 41.1 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
3,585 jobs in 2024, average pay $40,593 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 255 storm events in Madison County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Madison County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4636: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).