Madison County

Population: 67,328
Area: 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
Median age: 42.4
Households: 26,252
Persons per household: 2.3
Median household income: $75,499
Median house value: $184,600

Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS

Madison County offers a blend of rich history, natural beauty, and a welcoming community. Rolling hills, fertile valleys, and picturesque lakes like Oneida Lake make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Home to around 70,000 residents, Madison County combines rural charm with small-town character. The county seat, Wampsville, has a historic ambiance, while charming villages like Cazenovia and Oneida Lake provide unique experiences. Whether you're interested in antiquing, exploring historical sites, or enjoying outdoor activities, Madison County has something to offer.

This Afternoon 81°F Partly Sunny4% precip

Tonight 66°F Mostly Cloudy5% precip

Sunday 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms34% precip

Sunday Night 63°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely82% precip

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Local News

CNY Homepage Published July 30

Madison County sheriff says he'll continue to work with ICE despite new state law

WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A New York law taking effect next month will end formal cooperation agreements between local law enforcement and ICE. But Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood said it won't stop his office from working with federal immigration officials. "I'm still going…

WKTV NewsChannel 2 Published July 22

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis CollegeWorks Program Celebrates 20th Graduating Class

Six students from the CollegeWorks program of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, celebrated their graduation as part of the program's 20th class at Mohawk Valley Community College.

CNY Homepage Published July 21

Will lingering storms tonight lead to a stretch of sunshine?

The good news is that the Tornado Watch has been canceled across Central New York! However, the weather remains unsettled through late this evening, with additional scattered showers and thunderstorms expected until around 11 PM. While the overall severe weather threat has…

Rome Sentinel Published July 19

Blues duo to perform at Earlville Opera House

EARLVILLE — The Earlville Opera House Arts Center will welcome blues duo Maximilian Eyle and John Driscoll as part of its Courtyard Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25.

CNY Homepage Published July 14

Will heat and smoky air give way to cooler weather?

The biggest concerns over the next day are the heat and air quality! An Air Quality Alert is in effect from midnight tonight through midnight Wednesday night for portions of Central New York, including Oneida, Madison, Chenango, and Otsego counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires…

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