Muddy, Montana
Among the top 24% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US places
- top 2% for monthly rent
- top 2% for air quality
- bottom 1% for airport distance
Limited data for Muddy — the figures below are what we have. See Rosebud County for a fuller picture.
Muddy is a small community in Montana with about 661 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include monthly rent, air quality, and sales tax. It rates lower on amenities nearby and airport distance.
- The median home value in Muddy is $177k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Muddy is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Muddy is $435 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Muddy has a violent crime rate of 1106/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Muddy average around 72°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
very cold
cold
cool
comf.
warm
hot
comf.
cool
cold
v.cold
83%57%clearovercast
Precipitation 1.8 in0.7 in
dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 32% of US places
Home Value$177k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$435better than 98% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$81better than 75% of US places
Income Tax5.90%better than 33% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.90%better than 90% of US places
Unemployment6.2%better than 30% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.7 in9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.3 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days250 daysbetter than 67% of US places
Summer Humidity50°Fbetter than 90% of US places
Comfortable Days45 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.6better than 22% of US places
Air Quality16 AQIbetter than 98% of US places
School Quality76.9better than 73% of US places
Violent Crime1106/100kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Crime163/100kbetter than 83% of US places
Community
Population66142nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age17.51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.7410th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3561st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)5.3%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)94.7%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.9/20better than 35% of US places
Airport Distance410 mibetter than 1% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 32% of US places
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 6% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 42% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
Similar places
Frequently asked questions
- Is Muddy an affordable place to live?
- Muddy is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 32% of comparable areas. Median rent is $435.
- Is Muddy safe?
- Muddy is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1106/100k (better than 31%). Property crime is 163/100k.
- What is the weather like in Muddy?
- Muddy averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 15.7 in of annual precipitation and about 250 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Muddy?
- Public-school quality in Muddy is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.