At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$52,754 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $184,443
Violent Crime
88/100K
2,424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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+
2.9 / 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 $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,754. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mitchell is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,443. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Mitchell reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,424/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population847
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,513/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$52,754
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$184,443
Housing Units485
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property2,424/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation426 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Mitchell was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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