Illinois
Martinsville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,212. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Martinsville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Martinsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Martinsville is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 17.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Martinsville is $73,600, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 781 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 867 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Martinsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches, including 11.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,222 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $877 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,251 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 337 |
| County GDP | $715M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.05% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $73,600 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $113,608 |
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.05% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,615/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 780.6/100K |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 173.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 607.1/100K |
| Total Property | 867.3/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 86.7/100K |
| Theft | 693.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3384°N, 87.8809°W |
| County FIPS | 17023 |
Winner: Republican by 51.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |