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Martell, NE
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Population
133
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
698
ZIP codes
0
Martell and its ZIP codes
Martell at a glance
- Martell is about 27 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Martell.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Martell, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Martell, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Martell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpragueVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RocaVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HickmanCity | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HallamVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| DentonVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.4 |
| CortlandVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CreteCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FirthVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LincolnCity | 12 mi | 101.1 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ClatoniaVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PanamaVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martell, NE in?
- Martell is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Martell, NE?
- About 133 people live in Martell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martell?
- Nearby places include Sprague (1.1 mi), Princeton (5.1 mi), Roca (5.3 mi), Hickman (6.8 mi), Kramer (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023