At a Glance
Median Income
$48,571
$25,439 per capita
Violent Crime
653/100K
5,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Mitchell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mitchell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mitchell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mitchell residents earn a median household income of $48,571 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,439. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mitchell reports 653 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,204/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,571
Per Capita$25,439
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$41M
Avg Weekly Wage$716
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$173,451
Housing Units77
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent653/100K
Property5,204/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,756/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation551 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute38 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mitchell was built in 1990.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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