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Mitchell, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Wheeler County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
211 Population 165/sq mi density
$44,196 Median Income $21,517 per capita
$198,400 Home Value $367,607 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,196 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $880/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mitchell, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,196
41% below
$21,517 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
30% below
Zillow: $367,607
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
311 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)

Income
59%
Home Value
70%
Rent
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mitchell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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 7.7% (114% 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 $367,607. 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.

Safety & Crime

Mitchell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,196
Per Capita$21,517
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

A
Home Value$198,400
Rent$880
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$367,607
Housing Units74
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death4,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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
Broadband71.0%
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.