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Muddy, MT
Census-designated place in Big Horn County, Montana.
Population
724
Land area
28.6sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
0
Muddy and its ZIP codes
Muddy at a glance
- Muddy is about 3.3 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,800 (56% below Montana) and median rent is $704 a month.
Housing and community stats
Muddy, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
52.3%
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
18.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Muddy.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,360
3,674 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $13,107 per person
How people get to work
Muddy, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muddy, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
622
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Muddy, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
26.7%
U.S. 12.8% +13.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Muddy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lame DeerCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 55.6 |
| BusbyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.3 |
| BirneyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 15.1 |
| ColstripCity | 23 mi | 4 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 20.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muddy, MT in?
- Muddy is in Big Horn County, Montana.
- What is the population of Muddy, MT?
- About 724 people live in Muddy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muddy?
- Nearby places include Lame Deer (9.6 mi), Busby (10 mi), Birney (18 mi), Colstrip (23 mi), Ashland (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023