Living in Muddy, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muddy · Census data 2020–2024
Muddy has 67 residents with a median age of 56.4. The median rent is $531/month.
Muddy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muddy at a glance
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 56.4State: 39
- Median rent
- $531/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
Is Muddy a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Muddy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muddy the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $531 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Muddy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.91
Muddy demographics
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 56.4
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 23
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muddy ›
Education in Muddy
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Muddy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muddy
- Unemployment rate
- 28.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.5%
Muddy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy | 67 | — | — | $531 |
| Harrisburg | 8,372 | $43,415 | $84,100 | $760 |
| Raleigh | 235 | $49,167 | $80,000 | $600 |
| Eldorado | 3,771 | $37,154 | $66,200 | $657 |
| Galatia | 913 | $48,258 | $70,200 | $912 |
| Carrier Mills | 1,634 | $50,729 | $60,100 | $478 |
| Equality | 609 | $42,443 | $82,900 | $428 |
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Ridgway | 779 | $46,000 | $75,000 | $667 |
More for people moving to Muddy
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How much is rent in Muddy?
The median gross rent in Muddy is $531 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Muddy, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in Muddy?
The median age in Muddy is 56.4 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Muddy?
The unemployment rate in Muddy is 28.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muddy?
18.4% of adults in Muddy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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