At a Glance
Median Income
$50,250
$30,010 per capita
Home Value
$114,900
Zillow: $203,887
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
282 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 $50,250 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,010. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mitchell is $114,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,887. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Mitchell reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 417/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,804
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,693/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,250
Per Capita$30,010
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,900
Rent$1,019
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$203,887
Housing Units886
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property417/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,952 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mitchell was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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