At a Glance
Violent Crime
532/100K
1,783/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
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)
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.