Mitchell, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Davison County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
15,637 Population 1,354/sq mi density
$56,374 Median Income $35,556 per capita
$182,000 Home Value $254,780 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
256 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,374 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mitchell, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,374
25% below
$35,556 per capita
Home Value
$182,000
35% below
Zillow: $254,780
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
33% below
2,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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
75%
Home Value
65%
Rent
65%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mitchell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $56,374 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,556. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% 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 $254,780. 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 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,637
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,354/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,374
Per Capita$35,556
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$754
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$254,780
Housing Units7,929
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent256/100K
Property2,006/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,039/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,303 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute12 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mitchell was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.