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A township of 382 people in Rock County, Minnesota
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About Martin

Township in Minnesota, United States
382Population
48 sq miArea
1,480 ftElevation

Martin Township is a township in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 451 at the 2000 census. Martin Township was organized in 1873, and named in honor of John Martin, a pioneer settler.

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Most working residents leave Martin for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Luverne (21%), Sioux Falls (21%) and Worthington (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Luverne
21%
Sioux Falls, SD
21%
Worthington
5%
Hills
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Martin →

Health in Martin

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9worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Sanford Luverne Medical CenterLuverne · 11 mi · ER · rural critical access
Falls Community HealthSioux Falls · 17.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56138, 56116, 56173 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Martin →

Natural hazards in Martin

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Martin →

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Martin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 10°Winter
57° / 35°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
59° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Valley Springs Branch-Siouxland LibrariesValley Springs · 4.8 miles
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