Martinsburg, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 224 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +21.1%
Males: 111  (49.8%)
Females: 113  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip code: 43037

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,563 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Martinsburg:

$35,563
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,009 (it was $13,375 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $59,905 (it was $55,000 in 2000)
Martinsburg:

$59,905
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $114,069; detached houses: $120,321; mobile homes: $97,963

Median gross rent in 2022: $753.

March 2022 cost of living index in Martinsburg: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%

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  • Races in Martinsburg, OH (2022)
    • 21395.5%White alone
    • 83.6%Two or more races



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Martinsburg, Ohio as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Martinsburg is 248 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (34.2%), German (19.7%), Italian (12.8%), American (11.1%), French (7.7%), British (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1167 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 1,243 people per square mile   (low).

Martinsburg, Ohio map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.3%
Ohio:

4.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,289 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $665 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, OH (38.9 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (298.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bladensburg, OH (1.9 miles),
Utica, OH (2.3 miles ),
St. Louisville, OH (2.8 miles ),
Gambier, OH (2.8 miles ),
Howard, OH (3.1 miles ),
Mount Vernon, OH (3.3 miles ),
Apple Valley, OH (3.4 miles ),
Danville, OH (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.27 N, Longitude: 82.35 W

Area code: 740

Distribution of median household income in Martinsburg, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Martinsburg, OH in 2022

Martinsburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Ohio:

3.1%
Most common industries in Martinsburg, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (14.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (25.7%)
  • Truck transportation (11.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (11.4%)
  • Paper (5.7%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (25.0%)
  • Health care (17.9%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Martinsburg, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (8.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Construction laborers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (21.4%)
  • Carpenters (10.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Bus drivers (7.1%)

Average climate in Martinsburg, Ohio

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Tornado activity:

Martinsburg-area historical tornado activity is near Ohio state average. It is 10% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the Martinsburg village center killed one person and injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1973, a category F3 tornado 24.3 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Martinsburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 111.2 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 166.3 miles away from Martinsburg center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 287.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 168.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Knox County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Martinsburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Martinsburg:

  • UTICA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; UTICA, OH)
  • UTICA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; UTICA, OH)
  • KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, OH)
  • COUNTRY CLUB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, OH)
  • COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, OH)
  • KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, OH)
  • COUNTRY COURT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Martinsburg:

  • Central Ohio Technical College (about 15 miles; Newark, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,995)
  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus (about 15 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • Denison University (about 17 miles; Granville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Zane State College (about 28 miles; Zanesville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,200)
  • Otterbein University (about 33 miles; Westerville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,933)
  • Ohio Dominican University (about 37 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • Muskingum University (about 38 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Martinsburg Methodist Episcopal Cemetery (1), Martinsburg Presbyterian Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Knox County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.9%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Martinsburg:

Marital status in Martinsburg, OH
  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 2.4%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Martinsburg:

  • High school or higher: 70.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Martinsburg, OH (based on Knox County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,14376
Mainline Protestant6,26039
Catholic3,2502
Other3892
Black Protestant1231
None37,756-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Here:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Knox County:

4.58 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Knox County:

9.9%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.6%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Knox County:

11.7%
State:

11.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,404
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,822
Water Supply 0$0 2$568
Totals for Government 0$0 9$3,793

Martinsburg government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($66.96)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($26.79)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($22.32)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($8.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($4.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $20,000 ($89.29)

Martinsburg government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($165.18)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($66.96)

Martinsburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,000 ($62.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Martinsburg:

  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHTH (790 AM; 1 kW; HEATH, OH; Owner: RUNNYMEDE, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOSU (820 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMVO (1300 AM; 0 kW; MOUNT VERNON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Martinsburg:

  • WQIO (93.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWBK (98.3 FM; FREDERICKTOWN, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSMZ (103.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, OH; Owner: STOP 26- RIVERBEND, INC.)
  • WNZR (90.9 FM; MOUNT VERNON, OH; Owner: MT. VERNON NAZARENE COLLEGE)
  • WCLT-FM (100.3 FM; NEWARK, OH; Owner: WCLT RADIO, INC.)
  • WJIC (91.7 FM; ZANESVILLE, OH; Owner: VCY/AMERICA, INC.)
  • WNKO (101.7 FM; NEWARK, OH; Owner: RUNNYMEDE, INC.)
  • W201AK (88.1 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOSU-FM (89.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOSE (91.1 FM; COSHOCTON, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTNS-FM (99.3 FM; COSHOCTON, OH; Owner: COSHOCTON BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHIZ-FM (102.5 FM; ZANESVILLE, OH; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN OHIO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WDUB (91.1 FM; GRANVILLE, OH; Owner: DENISON UNIVERSITY)
  • WKCO (91.9 FM; GAMBIER, OH; Owner: KENYON COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Martinsburg:

  • WMFD-TV (Channel 68; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC.)
  • WOSU-TV (Channel 34; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBNS-TV (Channel 10; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WBNS-TV, INC.)
  • WSYX (Channel 6; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WSYX LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCMH-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTTE (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: COLUMBUS (WTTE-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WHIZ-TV (Channel 18; ZANESVILLE, OH; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN OHIO TELEVISION SYSTEM)
  • WSFJ-TV (Channel 51; NEWARK, OH; Owner: GUARDIAN VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.)

Martinsburg fatal accident list:

Feb 18, 1981 06:05 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.3mTotal length
  • 7,579Total average daily traffic
  • 758Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,520Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Martinsburg, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Martinsburg, OH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Martinsburg)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Newark AMR, Lat: 40.241944 Lon: -82.333056, Call Sign: WQAH878,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.381 MHz, 956.381 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2014, Expiration Date: 06/03/2024, Certifier: Chris Blacka, Registrant: Spectrum And Licensing Services, 11 Lee Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Phone: (717) 630-0816, Fax: (717) 637-8300, Email:

  • MARTINSBURG WT, Watertower Corner Of Us 62 & West St (Lat: 40.273667 Lon: -82.358778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WQEP660,
    Assigned Frequencies: 934.987 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2006, Expiration Date: 03/20/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2016, Certifier: Larry Hatton, Registrant: Vasu Communications Inc, Avon, OH 44011-0236, Phone: (440) 934-5268, Fax: (440) 934-4679

  • FD16b, 23949 Divan Road (Martinsburg #050674) (Lat: 40.262194 Lon: -82.322833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.8 m, Overall height: 125.3 m, Call Sign: WQQH781,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2012, Expiration Date: 12/17/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2015, Certifier: Melvin L Van Cleave, Registrant: Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc., 7724 Donegan Drive, Manassas, VA 20109, Phone: (703) 392-9090, Fax: (703) 392-9559, Email:

  • ATC50671, 23949 Divan Road (Martinsburg #050674) (Lat: 40.262194 Lon: -82.322833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.8 m, Overall height: 125.3 m, Call Sign: WQQI776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2012, Expiration Date: 12/31/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2022, Certifier: Brian Sullivan, Registrant: Comprehensive Wireless, LLC, 1201 N Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Phone: (302) 658-7581, Email:

  • OH01158, 23949 Divan Road (Martinsburg #050674) (Lat: 40.262194 Lon: -82.322833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.8 m, Overall height: 125.3 m, Call Sign: WRYF832, Licensee ID: L02016256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 08/04/2023, Expiration Date: 08/04/2033, Certifier: Garrett Wiseman, Registrant: Mercury Wireless Indiana, LLC, 6004 Highview Drive, Suite B, Fort Wayne, IN 46818, Phone: (800) 354-4915, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Martinsburg, OH
  • 90.4%Utility gas
  • 9.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Martinsburg, OH
  • 53.1%Utility gas
  • 46.9%Electricity


Martinsburg compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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