Martinsburg, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 109 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.5%
 
Males: 43  (40.0%)
Females: 66  (60.0%)
Median resident age:

47.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52563

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,499 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Martinsburg:

$40,499
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,977 (it was $17,807 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $76,404 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Martinsburg:

$76,404
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $76,731; detached houses: $86,752; mobile homes: $24,928
March 2022 cost of living index in Martinsburg: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.1%
(31.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.3% for two or more races residents)

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    • 1110.0%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (39.4%), American (18.2%), Irish (15.2%), English (9.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/30/1887

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 288 people per square mile   (very low).

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4 residents are foreign born (3.6% Latin America).

This city:

3.6%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Martinsburg city:

1.0% ($367)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (50.1 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (189.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (241.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hedrick, IA (1.7 miles ),
Hayesville, IA (2.4 miles),
Ollie, IA (2.9 miles ),
Packwood, IA (3.0 miles ),
Fremont, IA (3.1 miles ),
Delta, IA (3.3 miles ),
Sigourney, IA (3.3 miles ),
Agency, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.18 N, Longitude: 92.25 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Martinsburg, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Martinsburg, IA in 2022

Martinsburg satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Martinsburg, IA residents
Average permit cost in Martinsburg, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Martinsburg, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (12.7%)
  • Health care (12.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (17.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.2%)
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Machinery (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (30.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (10.0%)
  • Private households (10.0%)
  • Wood products (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Martinsburg, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (24.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.3%)
  • Carpenters (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (13.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Media and communications workers (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.0%)

Average climate in Martinsburg, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Martinsburg-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/20/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Martinsburg city center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Martinsburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 196% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 298.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 298.9 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 283.0 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 414.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 313.3 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 175.2 miles away from Martinsburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Martinsburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Martinsburg:

  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • ST JOSEPH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • OTTUMWA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)
  • HILLSIDE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; OTTUMWA, IA)

Amtrak station near Martinsburg:

  • 14 miles: OTTUMWA (210 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Martinsburg:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 12 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 50 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 60 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 62 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Truman State University (about 71 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 79 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 80 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

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Churches in Martinsburg include: Martinsburg United Methodist Church (A), Full Gospel Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Keokuk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Martinsburg:

Marital status in Martinsburg, IA
  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 45.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 26.4%

For population 25 years and over in Martinsburg:

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Martinsburg, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Keokuk County:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$85
Totals for Government 0$0 1$85

Martinsburg government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $30,000 ($275.23)
    Regular Highways: $18,000 ($165.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($64.22)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($45.87)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($36.70)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($27.52)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($64.22)

Martinsburg government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($192.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($45.87)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($45.87)
    Highways: $3,000 ($27.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($91.74)
  • Tax - Property: $17,000 ($155.96)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $9,000 ($82.57)

Martinsburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $56,000 ($513.76)

Strongest AM radio stations in Martinsburg:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBIZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLEE (1480 AM; 0 kW; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Martinsburg:

  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Martinsburg:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33AA (Channel 33; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K23CI (Channel 23; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K25DE (Channel 25; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K27CV (Channel 27; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K42AM (Channel 42; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.1mTotal length
  • 520Total average daily traffic
  • 70Total average daily truck traffic
  • 520Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Martinsburg, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Martinsburg, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Chris Kellahan, Ia-149 (Lat: 41.178361 Lon: -92.212611), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Chris Kellahan, Ia-149 (Lat: 41.178361 Lon: -92.212611), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Chris Kellahan, Ia-149 (Lat: 41.178361 Lon: -92.212611), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Chris Kellahan, Ia-149 (Lat: 41.178361 Lon: -92.212611), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Ftc Tower Co, LLC, Kellahac@ftc.Org, , Kings-tree, Phone: (843) 382-1308

  • Traci Clancy, Ia-149 (Lat: 41.178361 Lon: -92.212611), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Martinsburg, IA
  • 53.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 11.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Martinsburg, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Martinsburg compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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