Mud Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Haines Borough County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
58 Population 5/sq mi density
$41,528 Median Income $32,857 per capita
$217,500 Home Value $325,402 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,528 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$217,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mud Bay, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,528
45% below
$32,857 per capita
Home Value
$217,500
23% below
Zillow: $325,402
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
23% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Mud Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mud Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mud Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mud Bay residents earn a median household income of $41,528 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,857. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mud Bay is $217,500 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,402. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

41.4% of adults in Mud Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mud Bay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,528
Per Capita$32,857
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$150M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

B+
Home Value$217,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$325,402
Housing Units103
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation149 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+46.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband56.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mud Bay was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.4% of the population has a disability.