Mud Lake, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
516 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$803 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Idaho Falls Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Idaho Falls Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 19
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 1 4 34
Apr 1 3 44
May 2 2 52
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 11 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 82% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (82%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 11%

Schools

Terreton Elementary School
2 miles, SE 2.3 star
West Jefferson Middle School
2 miles, SE 1.9 star
West Jefferson High School
2 miles, SE 3.7 star
Hamer Elementary School
15 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

Stevens-Henager College
33 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

Madison Memorial Hospital
35 miles, SE 4.1 star
Mountain View Hospital
35 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Idaho Falls Regional Airport
31 miles, S 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
65 miles, SW 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
88 miles, SE 1.4 star
Yellowstone Airport
89 miles, E 1 star