Martelle, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Linn County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
432 Population 1,394/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $31,599 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $312,888 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $720/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Martelle, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$31,599 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Zillow: $312,888
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Martelle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Martelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
46%
Rent
62%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martelle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martelle residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,599. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martelle is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,888. Median rent is $720/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

16.0% of adults in Martelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martelle has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). 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 44.

Data Overview

People

Population432
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$31,599
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$720
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$312,888
Housing Units165
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation908 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Martelle was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.