Madison County Record
151 Hughes Road Suite B
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-6677
(256) 772-6655 (fax)
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The Community

Market
The City of Madison serves as a bedroom community of sorts to nearby Huntsville. It has a strong retail and technological base.

Population
Madison County: 276,700
City of Madison: 40,000

Climate
Madison experiences a typical Southern climate with mild winters and hot summers.

Major employers
NASA, Boeing, Integraph, U.S. government

Education
Madison has one of the strongest city school systems in the state and the highest percentage of population with master degree or above.

In addition, the University of Alabama at Huntsville is nearby.

History
The Huntsville/Madison area was one of the first populated areas in the state, with settlers coming in the 1700s.

Culture
Wide range of offerings, including festivals, theater, museums

Recreation
Well-supported city recreational facilities

Area information
Huntsville/Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
(256) 461-0518
www.hsvchamber.org

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