Madison Profile

Welcome to Madison, where you will Discover the Unexpected! Madison holds a rich history and possesses a progressive spirit that keeps our community moving forward. Thriving schools, world-class outdoor recreational activities, a reputable healthcare system and abundant retail opportunities make Madison the ideal place to call home.

Find out more below or view/print the 2011 Madison Visitor's Guide.

Relocate to Madison


Testimonials

  • Find out why our businesses have made Madison their home!

General Information

  • Municipal Services
  • Location
  • Population
  • Climate

Industries

  • Industrial Employers
  • Top Employers

Labor Force & Wages

  • Labor force demographics for 3-county area of Lake, Miner and Moody.

Education

  • Madison schools including: Madison Central School District, St. Thomas Aquinas School and Madison Christian School.
  • Higher learning including: Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, Dakota Weslyan University, Southeast Technical Institute, Mitchell Technical Institute, University of South Dakota.

Utilities

  • Electricity and Electrical Rates
  • Natural Gas
  • Telecommunications

Taxes & Incentives

  • Tax Information
  • Low Interest Loans
  • Bond Financing
  • Venture Capital
  • Value-Added Subfund

Transportation

  • Rail Service via Burlington Northern & Santa Fe
  • Air Service via Madison Municipal Airport

Quality of Life

  • Experience what life is like in the Madison area!
  • View the 2010 Madison Visitor's Guide!

Available Buildings & Land

  • Chalcraft building
  • Heartland Technology Center (business incubator)
  • Mason's building
  • Madison Vinyl Extrusions
  • Southridge building
  • Lakeview Industrial Park
  • Other available buildings, properties and land.

Recent News

  • LAIC Executive Director Resigns
  • LAIC Annual Meeting and Forward Madison 2 Campaign Kickoff
  • Falcon Plastics installs new machines to meet higher work demand
  • Partner Link - Prairie Business Magazine
  • Renovation project for Madison High School bond issue passes with 65% approval