Martelle, Iowa, 2008
Martelle’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1872Martelle is settled
MartelleIA
A town of 249, settled in 1872.
Photo: Billwhittaker (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
249
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Typical home
$311K
+8.1% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
35.3
years
Jobs based here
33
A commuter town
Is Martelle a good place to live?
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 4 have a higher average trip to work than Martelle. Martelle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
249 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Martelle: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Martelle, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMartelle Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Martelle’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJones County AuditorJones County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5230552305 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Martelle.
Work & commute
Martelle has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Martelle for work: only 0% work in town. Martelle’s median household income is $93,000, above both Iowa’s towns ($69,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 13% of Martelle residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Martelle | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Martelle0%
Cedar Rapids30%
Anamosa8%
Marion4%
Iowa City4%
18 mi
median commute distance
33
jobs based in Martelle
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Martelle is valued at about $311K
The typical Martelle home is worth about $311,000, up 8.1% in a year, 31% above the Iowa typical home. Martelle’s median rent is $825 a month, where Iowa’s towns sit at $911 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
$311KZillow home value
| Martelle | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $825 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Martelle$311K
Iowa$237K
+8.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
High risk in Martelle, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Martelle, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Martelle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 12° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring38–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall40–61°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Martelle is
Martelle tracks Iowa closely on all 32 CDC measures. 23% of adults binge drink in Martelle. Only 5 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Martelle.
| Martelle | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Jones Regional Medical Center
7.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 32 attractions →Kinnick Stadium and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Martelle. Close and well known come first.
27 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
24 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
24 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
27 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye Arena
16 mi MuseumNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
34 mi MuseumCedar Rock State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0 · National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: ArtisticAbode, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cedar Rock State Park: Orange Suede Sofa, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Martelle
16pages on Martelle
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Martelle
About 1 of every 100 Martelle residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Martelle for work
Where Martelle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
33jobs based in Martelle
0%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Martelle
City in Iowa, United States
Martelle, Iowa is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 249 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 909 ft
- ZIP code
- 52305
Questions about Martelle
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Martelle, IA a good place to live?
Martelle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.