Madison County Public RecordsArkansas

Madison County, AR has 8 public schools, including one high school (Huntsville High) with a graduation rate of around 89%. Approximately 12% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School performance scores average a C+ (6/10), and school safety ratings are above the state average, with a low incident rate. The district offers career and technical education, AP courses, and adult education programs. Early childhood education and extracurricular programs are available, supporting holistic student development.

As of 2022, Madison County, AR, had an employment rate of about 54%, with 6,125 people employed. The leading industries are agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (17%), manufacturing (15%), and educational services, health care & social assistance (17%). Most common occupations are production (13%), management (10%), and sales (9%). Around 85% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 33 minutes. Over 60% of employed residents work outside Madison County, primarily in Washington and Benton counties.

Madison County, AR has a homeownership rate around 75%, with median home values at approximately $160,000 as of 2024. Rental properties make up about 25% of housing, with median rents near $800/month. Housing types are predominantly single-family homes, with some mobile homes and few apartments. Notable neighborhoods include Huntsville’s central area and communities like Japton. The market has seen a steady 5% yearly value increase. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.53% of assessed value, making the county affordable for both buyers and renters seeking a rural, community-oriented lifestyle.

Madison County, AR had approximately 10,100 registered voters as of 2024. Voters participate in federal, state, and local elections, including primaries, general, and special elections. In the 2020 presidential election, about 74% backed the Republican candidate. Polling locations include the County Courthouse and rural community centers. Local issues often involve education funding and infrastructure. Elections are administered by the Madison County Election Commission. The county predominantly supports the Republican Party, though Democrats compete in local races. Voter turnout in recent general elections has averaged around 60%.

As of the 2020 Census, Madison County, Arkansas, had a population of approximately 16,521. The median age was about 41 years. Gender distribution was fairly even, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female residents. The county was predominantly White (93.7%), with small percentages of Hispanic or Latino (4.1%), two or more races (1.7%), and other racial/ethnic groups making up the remainder.

Madison County, AR, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state averages. As of the latest available data, the county reports a violent crime rate of approximately 1.7 incidents per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of around 7.5 per 1,000. These figures are well below Arkansas’s state averages of 6.1 and 23.6 per 1,000, respectively. Law enforcement encourages community involvement and prompt reporting, contributing to effective crime prevention and response. Overall, Madison County is considered a safe place to live and work.