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Mitchell, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Davison County County
Mitchell, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Mitchell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mitchell residents earn a median household income of $56,374 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,556. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mitchell is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,185. Median rent is $754/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Mitchell reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,420/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.