What are the schools like in Muddy, IL?

School district data for Muddy is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Muddy?

The median household income in Muddy, IL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Muddy, IL?

Muddy has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

Muddy, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Muddy, IL?

Muddy has a violent crime rate of 153.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 438.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Muddy, IL a Good Place to Live?

Muddy is a small town of 45 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Muddy stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Muddy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Muddy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Muddy metro area.

Metric	Muddy, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Muddy's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.3 /100k

Property Crime

438.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Muddy, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Muddy sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Muddy, IL
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Muddy, IL	National Avg
Population	45	—
Median Age	56.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harrisburg, IL 3 mi Raleigh, IL 4 mi Eldorado, IL 5 mi Galatia, IL 8 mi Carrier Mills, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Muddy

Muddy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62965

Muddy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muddy, IL affordable or expensive?

Muddy has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Muddy, IL?

Muddy's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 438.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Muddy?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Muddy, IL a good place to live?

Muddy, IL has a population of 45, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Muddy?

Muddy averages 42.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Muddy?

Muddy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62965.

What is the population of Muddy?

The population of Muddy, Illinois is 45 with a median age of 56.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Muddy?

Key numbers for living in Muddy: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Muddy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.