The Town FilesMartinsville, Illinois
City in Clark County · population 1,118 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $69,100
- Household income
- $61,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 50.1
Martinsville is a city of 1,118 people in Clark County, Illinois. The median home is worth $69,100, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks hipper than 91% of Illinois towns.
How Martinsville ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martinsville is worth $69,100, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.1 times the median household income of $61,833, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $593 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martinsville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $593 | $960 |
| Median household income | $61,833 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Martinsville
| People | Martinsville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Martinsville
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.9 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinsville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2025 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 4,392 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,606 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Martinsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Martinsville
2 public schools with 373 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville Elem School | PK-6 | 235 | 14.7 |
| Martinsville Jr- Sr High School | 7-12 | 138 | 9.9 |
Towns near Martinsville
- Casey, IL6.0 mi · 2,404 people · home $91,800
- Westfield, IL10.2 mi · 536 people · home $85,600
- Marshall, IL11.0 mi · 3,947 people · home $118,500
- Ashmore, IL15.2 mi · 637 people · home $91,700
- Kansas, IL15.3 mi · 670 people · home $70,800
- Greenup, IL16.2 mi · 1,365 people · home $91,900
- Charleston, IL18.8 mi · 17,286 people · home $137,400
- Toledo, IL19.8 mi · 1,161 people · home $86,100
Martinsville questions
Is Martinsville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martinsville scores better for retirees than 43% of Illinois towns and quieter than 61%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.1).
How much does a house cost in Martinsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Martinsville is valued at $69,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,833, so homes cost about 1.1 times income. Median rent is $593 a month.
What is the weather like in Martinsville?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 11.9 inches of snow.
Does Martinsville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2025. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)