Martinsburg TownshipIL
A town of 371, settled in 1847.
Is Martinsburg Township a good place to live?
Martinsburg Township’s median age is 62.8 years, above both the Illinois town median (40.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Martinsburg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
371 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Martinsburg Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Martinsburg Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Martinsburg Township.
The FEMA risk score in Martinsburg Township is higher than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
Martinsburg Township’s FEMA risk score is 96 of 100, against 50 of 100 in Illinois’ towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Martinsburg Township stands out in Illinois and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
The average trip to work in Martinsburg Township is 36 minutes. Since 2013, Martinsburg Township has added 29 jobs, to 52 in 2023. Most working residents leave Martinsburg Township for work: only 3% work in town.
| Martinsburg Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Martinsburg Township
Martinsburg Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 20° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Martinsburg Township is
Martinsburg Township beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 39% of Martinsburg Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Martinsburg Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Martinsburg Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Conserved land covers 0% of Martinsburg Township
1.8 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Martinsburg Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Martinsburg Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Martinsburg Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Martinsburg Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
97% of working residents leave Martinsburg Township for work
Where Martinsburg Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Martinsburg Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Martinsburg Township is located in Pike County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 419 and it contained 186 housing units.
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- Area
- 38 sq mi
Questions about Martinsburg Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Martinsburg Township, IL a good place to live?
Martinsburg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.