Marthasville, MO

Missouri

Marthasville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 2,587. Residents earn $114,950 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,587 Population 3,044/sq mi density
$114,950 Median Income $32,608 per capita
$165,400 Home Value $336,435 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,950 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,400 home value, $1,065/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,950
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $165,400
41% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,065
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

How Marthasville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,587
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density3,044/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,950
Per Capita$32,608
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.5%
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,400
Rent$1,065
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,435
Housing Units832
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property439/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary88/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking14.1%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.6%

Is Marthasville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marthasville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Marthasville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marthasville is $114,950, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Marthasville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marthasville is $165,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,065 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Marthasville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 439 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Marthasville has a population of 2,587 with a density of 3,044 people per square mile. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%).

Population

2,587
Total Population
3,044
People / sq mi
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Marthasville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Marthasville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marthasville is $114,950, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Marthasville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,950
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,608

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.0 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Marthasville is $165,400, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,065 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,435.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$165,400
41% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,435
Median List Price$199,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$199,900
$/Sq Ft$187
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,065
8% below US avg
Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Housing Units832
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Marthasville, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marthasville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits62.9%

Food & Exercise

Marthasville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 439 per 100,000 (78% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Marthasville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property438.6/100K
78% below US avg
Burglary87.7/100K
Theft350.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+95.8%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,044/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.6%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.0 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home11.1%

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