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Martensdale, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County
Martensdale, IA
At a Glance
How Martensdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martensdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Martensdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Martensdale residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,925. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martensdale is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,840. Median rent is $863/month, with 22.9% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Martensdale reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 919/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Martensdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martensdale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.