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Mud Lake, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Jefferson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
516 Population 3,686/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $21,072 per capita
$160,700 Home Value $391,080 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mud Lake, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$21,072 per capita
Home Value
$160,700
43% below
Zillow: $391,080
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
9% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
43% below
2,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Mud Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
57%
Rent
91%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mud Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mud Lake residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,072. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mud Lake is $160,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,080. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Mud Lake reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,563/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Mud Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mud Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population516
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density3,686/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$21,072
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,366M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,700
Rent$1,053
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$391,080
Housing Units168
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent215/100K
Property2,563/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,433/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,789 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Mud Lake was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.