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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,789 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8429°N, 112.4795°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 38 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 95 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 123 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 159 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Mud Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.6").