Mitchell, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lawrence County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,941
Population
1,098/sq mi density
$45,580
Median Income
$21,562 per capita
$101,900
Home Value
$191,652 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,580 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $751/mo rent
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 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Mitchell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.8").