Martinsville, Illinois

About Martinsville

Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Martinsville is a small town, home to 1,083 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Martinsville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 536 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Martinsville Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Martinsville — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🏫 Schools in Martinsville

• Martinsville Elem School
• Martinsville Jr- Sr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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