At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$21,072 per capita
Home Value
$160,700
Zillow: $391,080
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mud Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.8% (50% 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.
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 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population516
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density3,686/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$21,072
Unemployment1.8%
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%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.