MadisonSouth Dakota
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,191 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Madison
Madison, SD is a close-knit town located in eastern South Dakota, home to 6,086 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Madison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,317 residents per square mile.
What Makes Madison Unique
- A top-25 city in South Dakota by population (#17 of 310 incorporated places).
- One of 23 places in the US named Madison — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,086.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Madison
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Prairie Village · Museum
- The Prairie Village, Herman & Milwaukee Railroad · Museum
- Smith Zimmermann Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Madison
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Madison
- Madison Elementary - 07
- Madison High School - 01
- Madison Middle School - 02
- Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Madison Regional Health System · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.