Martinsburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 259/sq mi density
$43,281 Median Income $21,372 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $84,874 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Martinsburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,281
42% below
$21,372 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
81% below
Zillow: $84,874
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Martinsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Martinsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martinsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martinsburg residents earn a median household income of $43,281 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,372. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martinsburg is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,874. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

6.7% of adults in Martinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martinsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population96
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,281
Per Capita$21,372
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$84,874
Housing Units50
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation805 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband60.5%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Martinsburg was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.