Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Martelle is a small town in Iowa with a population of 432. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Martelle receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Martelle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Martelle is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Martelle is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Martelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,000 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,599 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,300 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,771 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,760 |
| County GDP | $21,899M |
| Restaurants | 543 |
| Healthcare | 760 |
| Retail | 691 |
| Manufacturing | 202 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,996 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.61% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $290,363 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,996 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.61% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 760 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 908 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0204°N, 91.3578°W |
| County FIPS | 19113 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,394/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 760 |
| Restaurants | 543 |
| Retail Stores | 691 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |