RANK #933 / 1001 NAT · #28 / 33 TN · POP 99,295
1YR FORECAST: -1.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +10%
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.
Madison County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices -0.9% YoY, population +0.5%, wages +4.2%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Below national median (11.3x)
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.7x 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.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
See where Madison County stands nationally: safest large counties in America · highest homicide-rate counties.
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)
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$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
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$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 |
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Toyota Boshoku Tennessee (TBTN) Expansion
Toyota Boshoku Tennessee, LLC (TBTN)
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$54M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Madison County scores just 6/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #933 of 1001 counties. Job growth at +0.1% and median household income of $60,042 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Madison County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $211,800 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.28, with rents averaging $1,123/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 +0.5% YoY and jobs +0.1%. Home values shifted -0.9% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.49% 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.