City safety & data profile

MartinTN

Martin, TN is a 11K-resident city in Weakley County with a median household income of $43,381.

Weakley County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Martin, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Martin has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $198,300, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$43,381
Median income
$198,300
Median home
26.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Martin

Martin posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Martin area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Martin

Where Martin income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,381 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Martin, TN beyond the headline numbers

Martin sits inside Weakley County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.34°N, -88.85°W. Population 10,959, $43,381 median household income. Median home value $198,300, median rent $859. Poverty rate 26.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Martin's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.4%, then obesity at 39.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Martin, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Martin from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,959
Martin
Median Income
$43,381
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$198,300
-13% vs avg
Median Age
24.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Weakley County) - Martin's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
33K-5%
Median Income
$51,880+47%
Median Home Value
$151,200+71%
Poverty Rate
19%-9%
Unemployment
4%-72%

Economics

Economics indicators for Martin, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$859/mo
Poverty Rate
26.3% +85% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.4%
Work From Home 7.4%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 72.1%
African American 18.2%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.4%
Obesity
39.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.8%
Physical Inactivity
28.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
24.9%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Binge Drinking
14.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.8%
Current Asthma
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50%
Annual Checkup 75.5%

Other Measures

Diabetes
11.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
MARTIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Martin, TN? ▼
Martin, TN has a population of 10,959 people, located in Weakley County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Martin? ▼
The median household income in Martin, TN is $43,381 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26.3%.
What is the median home value in Martin? ▼
The median home value in Martin, TN is $198,300. Median rent is $859/month.
What are the top health concerns in Martin? ▼
The top health indicators in Martin include Short Sleep Duration (42.4%), Obesity (39.4%), High Blood Pressure (33.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Martin? ▼
Martin has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Martin? ▼
The median age in Martin, TN is 24.5 years. 30.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Martin, TN is located in Weakley County, Tennessee. With a population of 11K and a $43,381 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Martin area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

Union City, TN 11K Mayfield, KY 10K Paris, TN 10K Murray, KY 19K Dyersburg, TN 17K Jackson, TN 67K Paducah, KY 25K Sikeston, MO 16K
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Using Martin's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Martin area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Martin against Tennessee peers on any ranking lens. Explore Tennessee

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Weakley County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.