District 10
RANK #208 / 996 NAT · #5 / 33 TN · POP 98,644
1YR FORECAST: +0.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +32%
Madison County, Tennessee, is home to Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, a significant site featuring one of the largest Middle Woodland period mound complexes in the United States, including the country's second-tallest earthwork mound. Located in West Tennessee, the county seat of Jackson is approximately halfway between Memphis and Nashville. The community offers a blend of suburban and rural living, with a commute time averaging around 17 minutes. Outdoor recreation includes numerous parks, such as the 850-acre Middle Fork Bottoms Recreation Area, which offers fishing and walking trails.
Life in Madison County is characterized by a mix of families and young professionals, with most residents owning their homes. The Jackson-Madison County School System serves over 13,000 students across 26 campuses, focusing on career readiness and providing a quality education. The local economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in manufacturing and other sectors. Recent years have seen an increase in economic development projects, contributing to job creation and a diversified industrial base.
Above national median
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 2.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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AWS Data Center Campuses
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
|
$10,000M | Under Construction |
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Georgia-Pacific Dixie® Manufacturing Facility
Georgia-Pacific
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$425M | Completed |
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The Crossings at Exum Place (Mixed-Use Development)
Unknown
|
$350M | Planned |
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6K Energy Battery Material Manufacturing Site
6K Energy
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$166M | Planned |
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McKellar Solar Farm (70 MWAC)
TVA, Meta, Silicon Ranch, Jackson Energy Authority
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$90M | Completed |
|
Toyota Boshoku Tennessee (TBTN) Expansion
Toyota Boshoku Tennessee, LLC (TBTN)
|
$54M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 79/100, Madison County sits in the upper half of all 996 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $55,280 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in TN.
Housing in Madison County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $170,700 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.32, with rents averaging $994/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Population and employment in Madison County are both close to flat — population +0.3% YoY and jobs +0.2%. Home values shifted -1.6% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.32% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Madison County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.