At a Glance
Median Income
$83,333
$28,652 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
Zillow: $71,271
Median Rent
$850/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.8% smoking rate
How Martha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martha residents earn a median household income of $83,333 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,652. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martha is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,271. Median rent is $850/month, with 9.0% 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 1974.
Education
12.6% of adults in Martha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martha has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population121
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,333
Per Capita$28,652
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$850
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$71,271
Housing Units68
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,410 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Martha was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.