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Mitchell, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County
Mitchell, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Mitchell a Good Place to Live?
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 4.4% (22% 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 $186,364. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mitchell reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,799/100K.
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 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.