Alaska
Mud Bay is a small town in Alaska with a population of 58. Residents earn $41,528 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mud Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mud Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mud Bay is $41,528, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Mud Bay is $217,500, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Mud Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches, including 163.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 64.5% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.5% |
| 165% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,528 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,857 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $995 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,145 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 166 |
| County GDP | $150M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $217,500 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,535/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.1 inches |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 163.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 149 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1512°N, 135.3565°W |
| County FIPS | 02100 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 62.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |