What are the schools like in Mitchellville, IA?

Mitchellville is served primarily by Southeast Polk Comm School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Mitchellville?

The median household income in Mitchellville, IA is $75,278 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Mitchellville, IA?

Mitchellville has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mitchellville, IA affordable or expensive?

Mitchellville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mitchellville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,900 and the median rent is $774 per month.

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

Mitchellville has a violent crime rate of 37.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 375.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mitchellville, IA a Good Place to Live?

Mitchellville is a small town of 2,506 in Iowa, with a median household income of $75,278 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mitchellville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

Mitchellville's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mitchellville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mitchellville, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$774	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,278	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mitchellville's violent crime rate is 37.6 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.6 /100k

Property Crime

375.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mitchellville is served primarily by Southeast Polk Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mitchellville, IA	National Avg
School District	Southeast Polk Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mitchellville sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mitchellville, IA
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mitchellville, IA	National Avg
Population	2,506	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mitchellville

Mitchellville, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50169

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchellville, IA affordable or expensive?

Mitchellville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mitchellville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,900 and median rent is $774/month.

What is the crime rate in Mitchellville, IA?

Mitchellville's violent crime rate is 37.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 375.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mitchellville?

Public schools in Mitchellville are operated by Southeast Polk Comm School District. The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mitchellville, IA a good place to live?

Mitchellville, IA has a population of 2,506, a median household income of $75,278, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Mitchellville?

Mitchellville averages 30.0°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mitchellville?

Mitchellville, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50169.

What is the population of Mitchellville?

The population of Mitchellville, Iowa is 2,506 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mitchellville?

Key numbers for living in Mitchellville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $170,900, median household income $75,278, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mitchellville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.