Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Martensdale is a small town in Iowa with a population of 588. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Martensdale receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Martensdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Martensdale is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Martensdale is $176,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Martensdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,680 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,410 |
| County GDP | $1,885M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,817 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 28.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $176,400 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $212,840 |
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,817 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,398/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 857 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3738°N, 93.7388°W |
| County FIPS | 19181 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 28.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |