Martin, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bennett County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,054 Population 1,882/sq mi density
$49,609 Median Income $29,301 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $205,750 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,609 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $667/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Martin, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,609
34% below
$29,301 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
69% below
Zillow: $205,750
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
31%
Rent
57%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $49,609 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,301. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martin is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,750. Median rent is $667/month, with 16.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

35.1% of adults in Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,054
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,882/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,609
Per Capita$29,301
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$667
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$205,750
Housing Units457
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death21,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation3,323 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute9 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Martin was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.