Madison, WV is a small city located in Boone County and is part of the Huntington-Ashland Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to Best Places, Madison has an overall ranking of 6 out of 10. The city's cost of living index is 14 points lower than the national average, while its crime rate is 41% higher than the national average. It also has a relatively good public school system with a rating of 5 out 10 and a housing affordability score of 7 out 10. Madison also scores well for its diversity rating, being 8 out of 10 on the scale. All in all, Madison offers residents an overall fair quality of life compared to other places within West Virginia and across the United States.
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