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Martin County, IN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Southwest District Service Officer

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

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Area served: Clay County, Crawford County, Daviess County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Greene County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Orange County, Owen County, Perry County, Pike County, Posey County, Spencer County, Sullivan County, Vanderburgh County, Vigo County, Warrick County.

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Getting help in Martin County

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Veterans in Martin County

The ACS estimates about 755, give or take 127 civilian veterans in Martin County.

Among Indiana's 92 counties and equivalents, Martin County ranks 83rd by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureMartin CountyIndianaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating34 percent

above the Indiana share; above the national share.

27 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Martin County has about 196, give or take 63 veterans 75 and older; both the county and Indiana round to a 26 percent share.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Martin County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Martin County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Martin County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureMartin CountyIndianaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,781 ± $9,608$48,849 ± $522$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$35,357 ± $2,752$39,059 ± $236$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over5.6% ± 3.3 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over43.6% ± 11.7 points31.6% ± 0.6 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6466.5% ± 17.1 points75.7% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 644.2% ± 13.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over92.4% ± 4.4 points94.7% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over16.0% ± 7.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Martin County

VA reports 280 veterans in Martin County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent76
30 to 40 percent32
50 to 60 percent32
70 to 90 percent66
100 percent74

FY2019: 220 recipients. Change to FY2025: +60.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Martin County

In 2025, lenders reported 27 VA-backed home loans out of 217 home loans made in Martin County (12.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $269,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 359, give or take 99) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 123, give or take 67; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Martin County

VA reported about $7.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.8 million in medical care spending in Martin County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Martin County is Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Indianapolis, IN, about 81 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Martin County is Evansville Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Evansville, IN, about 62 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Indianapolis RO (station 326); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Danville National Cemetery, IL (opens in a new tab)
1900 E Main Street Danville, IL 61832
217-554-4550

About 106.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

New Albany National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1943 Ekin Avenue New Albany, IN 47150
502-893-3852

About 60.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1415 North Gate Rd Madison, IN 47250
812-273-9220

About 75.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Martin County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Indiana Balance of State CoC counted 252 veterans experiencing homelessness (200 sheltered, 52 unsheltered).

IN-502 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 303 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 502-287-4000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Martin County

  • Loogootee (city): about 2,853 residents
  • Shoals (town): about 679 residents
  • Crane (town): about 260 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Burns City (unincorporated community): about 139 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Dover Hill (unincorporated community): about 71 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Indiana benefits

Qualifying Indiana veterans rated 100 percent can deduct 100 percent of assessed homestead value when an eligible nonprofit donated the home.

Eligible children of Indiana wartime veterans with service-connected disability can receive tuition and fee exemptions for up to 124 credits at state universities.

See every Indiana benefit by rating

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Martin County

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Lance Like

Attorney · Bloomington · IN · About 35 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 13167

4.9 · 41 reviews · Firm rating

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Miriam Price

Attorney · Santa Claus · IN · About 49 miles away

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 43564

3.7 · 3 reviews · Firm rating

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Karen Davis

Attorney · Seymour · IN · About 43 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50658

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Elizabeth Adams

Attorney · Bloomington · IN · About 35 miles away

VA-accredited since 2023 · checked

VA accreditation number 54346

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Your state: Indiana

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