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Mitchell, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,941
Population
1,098/sq mi density
$45,580
Median Income
$21,562 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$186,364 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,799 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,580 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mitchell experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7371°N, 86.4752°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Mitchell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").