At a Glance
Median Income
$57,684
$21,581 per capita
Home Value
$121,700
Zillow: $124,489
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
23.0% smoking rate
How Martin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Martin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Martin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Martin residents earn a median household income of $57,684 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,581. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martin is $121,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,489. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
11.9% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population674
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,684
Per Capita$21,581
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$990M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,700
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units256
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation206 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Martin was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.