Iowa
Mitchell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 134. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mitchell receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mitchell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mitchell is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mitchell is $119,200, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mitchell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,763 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,037 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,504 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 372 |
| County GDP | $995M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,595 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.02% |
| Commute Time | 14.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $119,200 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Studio | $682 |
| 1 Bedroom | $774 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,156 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,227 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,595 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.02% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,183/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,192 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3202°N, 92.8711°W |
| County FIPS | 19131 |
Winner: Republican by 31.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.1% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.16 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 14.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |