At a Glance
Median Income
$44,196
$21,517 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
Zillow: $375,291
Median Rent
$880/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.8% 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?
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 $44,196 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,517. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mitchell is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,291. Median rent is $880/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.9% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,196
Per Capita$21,517
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52M
Avg Weekly Wage$820
Housing
A
Home Value$198,400
Rent$880
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$375,291
Housing Units74
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death4,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation3,223 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 24%
Commute43 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mitchell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.