Madison, Arkansas

About Madison

Set in the eastern part of Arkansas, Madison is a tiny community counting 717 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Madison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.48 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 289 residents per square mile.

📰 Madison News Today

• NWA Land Trust gains conservation easement on 66 acres in Madison County nwaonline.com · Aug 13
• Arkansas State Red Wolves vs James Madison Dukes Box Score - December 30, 2026 - The Athletic The New York Times · Aug 12
• Madison County sheriff submits resignation effective next month KNWA FOX24 · Jul 29
• James Madison Dukes @ Arkansas State Red Wolves: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play Yahoo Sports · Aug 8
• Madison Baker Sports Illustrated · Aug 15

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What Makes Madison Unique

• One of 23 places in the US named Madison — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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🗺️ Map of Madison

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