What are the schools like in Martinsburg, NE?

School district data for Martinsburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Martinsburg?

The median household income in Martinsburg, NE is $33,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Martinsburg, NE?

Martinsburg has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.2 inches.

Martinsburg, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Martinsburg, NE affordable or expensive?

Martinsburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Martinsburg is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Martinsburg, NE?

Martinsburg has a violent crime rate of 177.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 195.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Martinsburg, NE a Good Place to Live?

Martinsburg is a small town of 72 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $33,438 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Martinsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Martinsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Martinsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Martinsburg's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Martinsburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Martinsburg, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Martinsburg's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

177.4 /100k

Property Crime

195.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Martinsburg, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Martinsburg sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 30.3 inches of annual precipitation and 36.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Martinsburg, NE
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	30.3"
Annual Snowfall	36.2"

Demographics

Metric	Martinsburg, NE	National Avg
Population	72	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.1%	22.2%
65 and over	5.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waterbury, NE 6 mi Allen, NE 7 mi Ponca, NE 7 mi Newcastle, NE 10 mi Dixon, NE 11 mi

Martinsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martinsburg, NE affordable or expensive?

Martinsburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Martinsburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Martinsburg, NE?

Martinsburg's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 195.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Martinsburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Martinsburg, NE a good place to live?

Martinsburg, NE has a population of 72, a median household income of $33,438, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Martinsburg?

Martinsburg averages 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.3 inches with about 36.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Martinsburg?

The population of Martinsburg, Nebraska is 72 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Martinsburg?

Key numbers for living in Martinsburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,600, median household income $33,438, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Martinsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.