At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$31,030 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $85,487
Violent Crime
112/100K
1,786/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
61.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
273 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,030. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Martin is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,487. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Martin reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,786/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
61.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Martin has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density733/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,030
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$68M
Avg Weekly Wage$701
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$85,487
Housing Units37
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property1,786/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,039/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,627 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+61.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute32 min
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Martin was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.