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Mud Lake, Idaho

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

491
Population
$171,600
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$478,394
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,077/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$69,167
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
99.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost1% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college33 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates80.2%
College graduates6.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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