Stockmen's Bank of Martinsdale · National Register of Historic Places
Martinsdale’s story
148 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1878Martinsdale is settled
MartinsdaleMT
The town was settled in 1878 and has 86 residents today.
Stockmen's Bank of Martinsdale · Photo: Robstutz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Martinsdale a good place to live?
45% of residents live below the poverty line in Martinsdale, where Montana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 43 in Montana we compare has a higher median age than Martinsdale. Stockmen's Bank of Martinsdale is on the National Register of Historic Places. Martinsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
86 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Martinsdale: who provides what
Martinsdale is unincorporated, so Meagher County and regional agencies provide most services.
WaterMartinsdale Water and Sewer DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMeagher CountyMeagher County provides services here
Register to voteIn personMontana has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMeagher County Election AdministratorMeagher County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2025
ZIP code5905359053 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 Martinsdale.
Housing
A larger share of households are owner-occupiers in Martinsdale than in most of Montana or the rest of the country
Typical home values rose 3.8% in the year to September 2026.
$256KZillow home value
Typical home value
Martinsdale$256K
Montana$467K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Martinsdale has snowy winters and pleasant summers
For Martinsdale, the typical July afternoon high is 81°F.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–36°
Spring27–53°
Summer45–78°
Fall29–57°
Sep 8
typical first frost
Jun 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Martinsdale is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Martinsdale’s FEMA hazard score stands at 61 of 100. Expected losses in Martinsdale break down as 54% from inland flooding and 24% from cold waves.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A larger share of adults in Martinsdale have high blood pressure than in the typical Montana or U.S. town
18% of adults binge drink in Martinsdale. Among 42 Montana towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Martinsdale. Of 32 CDC measures, Martinsdale beats the Montana average on 3 and trails it on 9.
| Martinsdale | Montana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Montana
3 better20 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Martinsdale | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.1% | 73.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 6.6% |
Wheatland Memorial Hospital
22.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Martinsdale
12pages on Martinsdale
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Martinsdale; the nearest are
Montana State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bozeman64.9 mi$8,460 in-state tuitionHelena College University of MontanaCommunity college · Public · Helena81.6 mi$4,146 in-state tuition
College town 31 of every 100 Martinsdale residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Montana.
Questions about Martinsdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Martinsdale, MT a good place to live?
Martinsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.