Madison, South Dakota facts for kids
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Madison, South Dakota
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Discover the Unexpected
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Location in Lake County and the state of South Dakota
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 Madison, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lake |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.62 sq mi (11.95 km2) |
| • Land | 4.62 sq mi (11.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,191 |
| • Density | 1,341.20/sq mi (517.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
57042
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-40220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267469 |
Madison is a city located in Lake County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,191 people lived there. Madison is important because it's the main city, or county seat, of Lake County. It's also where Dakota State University is located, a place where students go to learn.
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Geography of Madison
Madison is found in the middle of Lake County, in the southeastern part of South Dakota. It is about 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Sioux Falls. It's also 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Brookings and 157 miles (253 km) east of Pierre. The city is located between two lakes, Lake Herman and Lake Madison.
Two small streams, Silver Creek and Park Creek, flow through Madison. Sometimes, after a lot of rain, these creeks can flood. The city covers a total area of about 4.61 square miles (11.94 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Climate in Madison
Madison has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here is a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Madison 2SE, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1961−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
68 (20) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
105 (41) |
104 (40) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
64 (18) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 45.5 (7.5) |
50.1 (10.1) |
66.3 (19.1) |
80.1 (26.7) |
87.2 (30.7) |
92.6 (33.7) |
94.0 (34.4) |
93.1 (33.9) |
88.4 (31.3) |
82.1 (27.8) |
64.7 (18.2) |
48.3 (9.1) |
96.2 (35.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.7 (−4.6) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
41.2 (5.1) |
55.6 (13.1) |
68.1 (20.1) |
78.2 (25.7) |
83.3 (28.5) |
80.9 (27.2) |
73.1 (22.8) |
58.7 (14.8) |
42.2 (5.7) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
55.2 (12.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.4 (−9.8) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
44.5 (6.9) |
57.0 (13.9) |
67.4 (19.7) |
72.1 (22.3) |
69.7 (20.9) |
61.4 (16.3) |
47.2 (8.4) |
32.4 (0.2) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
44.7 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 5.0 (−15.0) |
9.5 (−12.5) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
33.4 (0.8) |
45.9 (7.7) |
56.6 (13.7) |
60.9 (16.1) |
58.4 (14.7) |
49.6 (9.8) |
35.7 (2.1) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
11.0 (−11.7) |
34.2 (1.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −17.4 (−27.4) |
−12.3 (−24.6) |
−3.2 (−19.6) |
16.1 (−8.8) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
43.0 (6.1) |
47.8 (8.8) |
45.2 (7.3) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
2.5 (−16.4) |
−11.9 (−24.4) |
−20.9 (−29.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−31 (−35) |
−23 (−31) |
1 (−17) |
17 (−8) |
35 (2) |
39 (4) |
35 (2) |
22 (−6) |
4 (−16) |
−17 (−27) |
−31 (−35) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.46 (12) |
0.66 (17) |
1.03 (26) |
2.70 (69) |
3.74 (95) |
4.24 (108) |
3.33 (85) |
3.38 (86) |
3.21 (82) |
2.16 (55) |
0.85 (22) |
0.61 (15) |
26.37 (670) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.6 (14) |
8.4 (21) |
5.0 (13) |
4.2 (11) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
4.9 (12) |
7.8 (20) |
36.8 (93) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 87.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.5 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 17.4 |
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People Living in Madison
The number of people living in Madison has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 96 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,736 | 1,708.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,550 | 46.9% | |
| 1910 | 3,137 | 23.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,144 | 32.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,289 | 3.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,018 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,153 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 5,420 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 6,315 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 6,210 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,257 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,540 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,474 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,191 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2017 Estimate |
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Madison's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Madison had 6,474 people living in 2,627 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 1,449 of these households were families.
Most people living in Madison in 2010 were White (94.5%). Smaller groups included African American (0.7%), Native American (0.9%), and Asian (1.1%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Madison was 34.6 years. About 20.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.1% were between 18 and 24, and 17.3% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
History of Madison
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The city of Madison was first planned out in 1873. It was named after Madison, Wisconsin, another city in the United States.
On May 12, 2022, Madison and other nearby towns experienced a very strong and damaging storm called a derecho. A derecho is like a widespread, long-lasting wind storm that can cause a lot of damage, similar to a tornado but over a much larger area.
Getting Around Madison
There are different ways to travel to and from Madison.
Roads in Madison
Several main roads pass through or near Madison, making it easy to drive there:
U.S. Route 81
S.D. Highway 34
S.D. Highway 19 - This highway ends about 3,000 feet (914 m) east of the city.
Railroad History
In the past, Madison was served by passenger trains from the Milwaukee Road company. The old train station, called a depot, is now a special historical building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous People from Madison
Many notable people have connections to Madison, South Dakota. Here are some of them:
Politics and Courts:
- Casey Crabtree: A member of the South Dakota Senate, which helps make laws for the state.
- Harry A. Keegan: A former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, a lawmaking group in Wisconsin.
- Roberto Lange: A United States federal judge, who makes important legal decisions.
- Emma Louise Lowe: A musician, educator, and a former First Lady of American Samoa and Guam.
- Richard Barrett Lowe: He served as the governor of American Samoa (1953–1956) and Guam (1956–1959).
- Royal McCracken: He was a member of the South Dakota State Senate.
- Karl Mundt: He served four terms as a U.S. senator, representing South Dakota in the national government.
- Scott Parsley: A member of the South Dakota State Senate.
- Donald J. Porter: Another United States federal judge.
- Rick Weiland
- Marli Wiese: A member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, another state lawmaking group.
- Lori S. Wilbur: A former justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court, one of the highest courts in the state.
Entertainment:
- Jessica Fjerstad: She won the titles of Miss South Dakota Teen USA in 2002 and Miss South Dakota USA in 2005.
- Mary Hart: A well-known host of the TV show Entertainment Tonight.
- Jerry Schemmel: He is a radio voice for sports teams like the Denver Nuggets (basketball) and Colorado Rockies (baseball), and also a cyclist.
- Hugh Smith (news anchor)
Athletes:
- Clare Jacobs: A pole vaulter who won a medal in the Olympics.
- Charles McCallister: A water polo player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- Gene Vidal: An athlete and aviator, and the father of the famous writer Gore Vidal.
- Josh Anderson: A college football player and coach.
Academics:
- Kay Amert: A scholar who studies French Renaissance printing and is a professor.
- Maurice Nelles: An engineer and professor.
Media in Madison
Madison has its own radio stations that broadcast news, music, and other programs.
AM Radio Stations
| AM radio stations | |||||
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1390 AM | KJAM | Dakota's Best | Classic Hits | Alpha Media | Madison |
FM Radio Stations
| FM radio stations | ||||||
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City of license | |
| 103.1 FM | KJAM-FM | Jammin' Country | Country | Alpha Media | Madison | |
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Dakota del Sur) para niños
