Martinsburg, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
314 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$289 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$642 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
2
Mount Vernon Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
4
Mount Vernon Urban Area
4
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 26
Feb 2 6 30
Mar 3 4 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Schools

Utica High School
5 miles, W 3.7 star
Utica Middle School
5 miles, W 3.2 star
Utica Elementary School
6 miles, W 4.1 star
Wiggin Street Elementary School
8 miles, N 4.6 star

Colleges

Kenyon College
8 miles, N 2.8 star
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
9 miles, N 2.3 star
Knox County Career Center
10 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Knox Community Hospital
10 miles, N 3.2 star
Licking Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW 3.2 star
Coshocton Regional Medical Center
27 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
44 miles, SW 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
65 miles, E 1.4 star