For pre-formatted natality & mortality data please see Vital Statistics Reports (VSR).

For other health data resources please see the Health Data & Info section.

Health Care
Madison County had 4.8 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons. In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 2.5, compared to the state average of 19.3. For more community indicators, please go to OASIS .

History*

Madison County, the 38th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1811 from parts of Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Jackson and Oglethorpe counties. It was named for President James Madison.

The county has six municipalities, with Danielsville serving as the couty seat. The other communities are Carlton, Colbert, Comer, Hull and Ila. Only one, Comer, has a population over 500.

Some of the local festivals include the Georgia Indian Awareness Weekend, the Madison County Agricultural Fair, and Christmas on the Lawn.