MartintonIL
A town of 317, settled in 1873.
Is Martinton a good place to live?
Martinton’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, above both the Illinois town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 7 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Martinton. Martinton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
317 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Martinton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Martinton, 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 Martinton.
Homes in Martinton are worth about $193K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Martinton home is worth about $193,000, up 4.1% in a year, 35% below the Illinois typical home. 93% of households own their home in Martinton, against 75% in Illinois’ towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Martinton has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are Kankakee (9%), Watseka (9%) and Donovan (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
| Martinton | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Martinton faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Martinton
Martinton has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 17° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Martinton smoke cigarettes than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
19% of Martinton adults smoke cigarettes. Martinton beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 39% of Martinton adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Martinton | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Martinton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.9% | 12.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.8% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Martinton
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Martinton
About 2 of every 100 Martinton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Martinton for work
Where Martinton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Martinton
Village in Illinois, United States
Martinton is a village in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 334 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- ZIP code
- 60951
Questions about Martinton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Martinton, IL a good place to live?
Martinton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.