What are the schools like in Mitchell, IA?

School district data for Mitchell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mitchell?

The median household income in Mitchell, IA is $61,528 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Mitchell, IA?

Mitchell has an average high temperature of 23.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.6 inches.

Mitchell, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Mitchell, IA?

Mitchell has a violent crime rate of 37.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 207.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mitchell, IA a Good Place to Live?

Mitchell is a small town of 93 in Iowa, with a median household income of $61,528 and a 2.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Mitchell stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mitchell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mitchell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mitchell metro area.

Metric	Mitchell, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,528	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 37.8 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.8 /100k

Property Crime

207.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mitchell, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mitchell sees average highs of 23.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 39.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mitchell, IA
Average High — January	23.2°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	39.6"

Demographics

Metric	Mitchell, IA	National Avg
Population	93	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Osage, IA 4 mi St. Ansgar, IA 5 mi Orchard, IA 8 mi Toeterville, IA 8 mi Little Cedar, IA 8 mi

Mitchell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell, IA affordable or expensive?

Mitchell has a median home value of $110,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $61,528.

What is the crime rate in Mitchell, IA?

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 37.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 207.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mitchell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mitchell, IA a good place to live?

Mitchell, IA has a population of 93, a median household income of $61,528, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mitchell?

Mitchell averages 23.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 39.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mitchell?

The population of Mitchell, Iowa is 93 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mitchell?

Key numbers for living in Mitchell: median home $110,700, median household income $61,528, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mitchell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.