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Martinsburg, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
87 Population 870/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $19,255 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $128,556 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Martinsburg, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,750
62% below
$19,255 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $128,556
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
3,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr

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
38%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martinsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martinsburg residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,255. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martinsburg is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,556. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Martinsburg reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.

Education

5.7% of adults in Martinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martinsburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$19,255
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$128,556
Housing Units31
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property3,662/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Martinsburg was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.