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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,585 ft (1,093 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5798°N, 106.7754°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Big Horn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Muddy has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").