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Muddy, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
42 Population 140/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
532 Violent Crime/100K 1,783 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Muddy, IL

At a Glance

Violent Crime
532/100K
40% above
1,783/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Muddy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
140%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Muddy a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Muddy reports 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,783/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Muddy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Muddy has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population42
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$42,048
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$1,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$94,722
Housing Units20
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent532/100K
Property1,783/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,841/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation370 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Muddy was built in 1953.
35.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.