At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$36,763 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
Zillow: $197,874
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.2% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mitchell residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,763. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mitchell is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,874. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.1% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$36,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$197,874
Housing Units51
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,192 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mitchell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.