Martin, NE, 2017
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The town has 35 residents and lies in Nebraska.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
35
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$206K
Census ACS
Median age
79.2
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Martin a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Martin, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher age of the median resident than Martin. Martin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
35 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 Martin: who provides what
Martin is unincorporated, so Keith County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMidwest Electric Member12.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesKeith CountyKeith County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKeith County ClerkKeith County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6914669146 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Martin.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–41°
Spring35–62°
Summer59–86°
Fall37–65°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Martin stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with fewer of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
16% of Martin adults report frequent physical distress. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Martin. Two figures for adults locally: 9.9% report frequent mental distress, 12% binge drink. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Martin is ahead of Nebraska on 11 and behind on 11.
| Martin | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 14% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
11 better10 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Martin | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.9% | 19.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.8% | 9.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.7% | 6.1% |
Ogallala Community Hospital
7.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Martin, mostly inland flooding
Expected losses in Martin break down as 31% from inland flooding and 24% from hail. The town’s risk rating from FEMA comes in at 48 of 100.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Martin
13pages on Martin
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Martin; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Martin residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Martin
Census-designated place in Nebraska, United States
Martin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Martin had a population of 76. Martin Bay is one of the most popular recreation areas on Lake McConaughy.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,300 ft
Questions about Martin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Martin, NE a good place to live?
Martin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.