The town of Madison, NC is a small community located in Rockingham County. With a population of around 2,700 people, Madison is well known for its rich history and close-knit community. In addition to its cultural appeal, the town has also been rated highly on various bestplaces rankings. It is currently ranked as 4th best place to live in Rockingham County and 7th best place to raise a family in the same county. The cost of living here is very affordable with an overall score of 75 out of 100. Additionally, the safety rating here is very high with violent crime being almost non-existent at just 8 per 1000 residents and property crime at 16 per 1000 residents. Madison also offers excellent education opportunities with top-notch public schools and wide range of extracurricular activities for students to take part in. All these factors make Madison one of the best places to live and raise a family in North Carolina.
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