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Martin, Tennessee

Introduction to Martin, Tennessee

Martin, Tennessee, in Weakley county, is 50 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee and 106 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 10,515.

Martin History

Martin was established in 1873. The area was at that time the point of intersection between the Mississippi Central Railroad and the Northwestern and Nashville Railroad. The original settlement was named Green Briar Glade, due to the bramble briars and scrubby timber in the area. After the completion of the Central Illinois Railroad in 1873, the city was renamed Frost Depot. Later on, the name of town was changed to Martin, after William Martin.

Martin and nearby Attractions

  • Obion County Museum
  • Big Oak Tree State Park
  • Reelfoot Lake State Park
  • New Madrid Historical Museum
  • Big Cypress Tree State Park
  • Columbus Belmont State Park

Things To Do In Martin

Virginia Weldon Park, Rotary Field, Big Oak Tree State Park and Columbus Belmont State Park offer facilities for outdoor recreation. The Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge is also a notable location in the area. Local churches include the Martin Church of Christ, Central Baptist Church and the Miles Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Martin Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Martin Higher Education

The University of Tennessee is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions are Union University, John A Logan College and Murray State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyMartin Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMartin Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Martin Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Martin College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Martin Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Martin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Martin, TN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men26
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime57

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