Martin, SD

Martin, South Dakota

Martin, South Dakota, in Bennett county, is 97 miles SE of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 288 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,106.

The People and Families of Martin

In Martin, about 46% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Martin, since the city is home to many young children. The city offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at Martin, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Martin had a median family income of $32,500.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Martin Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Martin. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Martin?

Commuting

In Martin, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Martin, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Martin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Martin, SD

Comparing Martin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Martin Almanac

Martin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Martin Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Martin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Martin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Martin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Martin High Schools (2004)

BENNETT COUNTY HI SCH
101 FIRST ST
605-685-6330
A Title I school.
Serves 150 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Martin Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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