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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The city’s population of over 230,000 is spread over 69 square miles.

Madison is known as the City of Four Lakes due to the presence of four successive lakes. It has a hot humid continental climate, which is characterized by cold winters with moderate to heavy snowfall and mild summers with temperatures averaging lower 80s and sometimes as high as 90 with high humidity levels. Precipitation tends to be more frequent and heavier in warmer months.


Wisconsin’s state government and the university are the city’s two main employers. Madison’s economy has grown in recent years to include a consumer service and high-tech base, which features healthcare, biotech as well as advertising. Madison attracts a high-skill base and has the largest number of people hold Ph.D.s in the United States.

Madison is known for being a safe city and is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s safest large cities in which to live.

Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
Fatal Accidents Cars Involved People Involved Pedestrian Accidents Caused by DUI/DWI Auto Thefts (2007)
6 9 15 1 2 507
City Driving
Pop increase from commuters Avg. commute time
+54,401 18.3 minutes
Avg. rainfall Avg. Temp (annual)
30.16 inches rain 37 inches snow Jan. 19.4F, July 68.6F (45.2F)
Transportation
Major Highways
  • I-90 and I-94 pass through Madison and connect it to Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee.
  • The city is also accessible via US routes 12, 14, 18, 51, and 151 and SR-30 and SR-113.
  • The West Beltline, which is formed by US-18, US-151, US-12, and US-14, bypasses the city.
Total no. of bridges Total length Avg. daily traffic Avg. daily truck traffic
177 3100ft 4756199 215947
Airports
  • Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport
  • Blackhawk Airfield Airport
Public Transportation
Bicycle riding is a prevalent means of getting around the city while three companies offer inter-city bus service:Intracity buses are provided by Madison Metro Bus Company.
Facts and Figures
Population (2009) Male Female Change since 2000 Living/Working Area in Sq. Miles
223,807
49.1%
50.9%
+13.3% 93,887 68.7
Zip Codes
53701, 53702, 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53707, 53708, 53709, 53710, 53711, 53713, 53714, 53715, 53716, 53717, 53718, 53719, 53725, 53726, 53744, 53777, 53778, 53779, 53780, 53782, 53783, 53784, 53785, 53786, 53787, 53788, 53789, 53790, 53791, 53792, 53793, 53794
Arenas/Sport Teams
  • Camp Randall Stadium/Wisconsin Badgers football.
  • Kohl Center/University of Wisconsin

Contact the City

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us

Complaints and Insurance Fraud

Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.
 
If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Madison, you should report it to the following organizations:
 
  • Madison Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Wisconsin Department of Insurance
  • Wisconsin Attorney General
  • Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
  • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

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