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Martelle, IA
City in Jones County, Iowa.
Population
457
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,470
ZIP codes
0
Martelle and its ZIP codes
Martelle at a glance
- Martelle is about 26 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Martelle, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Martelle.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,841
6,279 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,152 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Martelle, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Martelle, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Martelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 2.4 |
| MorleyCity | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Stone CityCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| AnamosaCity | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount VernonCity | 7.4 mi | 3.7 |
| LisbonCity | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| BertramCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| OlinCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MarionCity | 12 mi | 18 |
| StanwoodCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Central CityCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Center JunctionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ElyCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| PrairieburgCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AlburnettCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martelle, IA in?
- Martelle is in Jones County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Martelle, IA?
- About 457 people live in Martelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martelle?
- Nearby places include Springville (5.5 mi), Morley (5.9 mi), Stone City (6 mi), Anamosa (7.2 mi), Mount Vernon (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023