At a Glance
Median Income
$48,409
$15,359 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
Zillow: $219,986
Median Rent
$404/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
28.0% smoking rate
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+
2.8 / 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 7.2% (100% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population641
Median Age17.4 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,409
Per Capita$15,359
Unemployment7.2%
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%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death25,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
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.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.