At a Glance
Median Income
$45,580
$21,562 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $191,652
Median Rent
$751/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
22.0% 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
3.3 / 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 $45,580 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,562. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 906 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mitchell is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,652. Median rent is $751/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
17.2% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,941
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,580
Per Capita$21,562
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$751
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$191,652
Housing Units1,570
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation689 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Mitchell was founded in 1864.
The median home in Mitchell was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.