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Muddy, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Big Horn County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
641 Population 22/sq mi density
$48,409 Median Income $15,359 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $219,986 Zillow
$404 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,409 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $404/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Muddy, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,409
36% below
$15,359 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
57% below
Zillow: $219,986
Median Rent
$404/mo
65% below
17.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
28.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
311 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)

Income
64%
Home Value
43%
Rent
35%
Poverty
265%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Muddy a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Muddy residents earn a median household income of $48,409 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,359. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Muddy is $120,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,986. Median rent is $404/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Muddy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 385/100K.

Education

4.6% of adults in Muddy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Muddy has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population641
Median Age17.4 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,409
Per Capita$15,359
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty32.9%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$404
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$219,986
Housing Units145
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property385/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death25,709/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,585 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score2.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Muddy was built in 1985.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.