The Town FilesMartinsville, Indiana
City in Morgan County · population 11,932 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,400
- Household income
- $60,177
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.2
Martinsville is a city of 11,932 people in Morgan County, Indiana. The median home is worth $163,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 83% of Indiana towns, hipper than 75% of Indiana towns.
How Martinsville ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martinsville is worth $163,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $60,177, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $983 a month. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martinsville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $983 | $888 |
| Median household income | $60,177 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Martinsville
| People | Martinsville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Martinsville
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinsville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 17, 2026 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 1968.
Severe weather in Morgan County since 1996
Morgan County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Morgan County
Morgan County had 15,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,967 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Martinsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Martinsville
9 public schools with 4,011 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville High School | 9-12 | 1,315 | 15.3 |
| John R. Wooden Middle School | 6-8 | 593 | 12.4 |
| Bell Intermediate Academy | 5-6 | 510 | 12.4 |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | PK-4 | 418 | 16.7 |
| Waverly Elementary School | PK-6 | 375 | 17.0 |
| South Elementary School of Communications | PK-6 | 281 | 13.4 |
| Poston Road Elementary School | PK-4 | 246 | 13.7 |
| Green Township Elementary School | PK-4 | 143 | 15.9 |
| Centerton Elementary School | PK-4 | 130 | 18.6 |
Towns near Martinsville
- Brooklyn, IN9.6 mi · 2,511 people · home $119,000
- Mooresville, IN13.4 mi · 9,411 people · home $206,400
- Bargersville, IN15.1 mi · 9,560 people · home $438,900
- Ellettsville, IN16.3 mi · 6,655 people · home $243,600
- Bloomington, IN18.0 mi · 79,168 people · home $321,400
- Plainfield, IN19.5 mi · 34,625 people · home $280,600
- New Whiteland, IN20.4 mi · 5,550 people · home $211,800
- Franklin, IN21.1 mi · 25,313 people · home $231,500
Martinsville questions
Is Martinsville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martinsville scores better for retirees than 6% of Indiana towns and quieter than 9%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Martinsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Martinsville is valued at $163,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,177, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $983 a month.
What is the weather like in Martinsville?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 16.7 inches of snow.
Does Martinsville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martinsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2026. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- 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)