What are the schools like in Mitchell, IL?

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, IL is $52,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Mitchell, IL?

Mitchell has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Mitchell, IL affordable or expensive?

Mitchell's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mitchell is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Mitchell has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mitchell, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mitchell is a small town of 942 in Illinois, with a median household income of $52,000 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Mitchell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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

Index: 96.3

Mitchell's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mitchell costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mitchell, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mitchell, IL	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	10.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mitchell sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mitchell, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Mitchell, IL	National Avg
Population	942	—
Median Age	51.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Mitchell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell, IL affordable or expensive?

Mitchell's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mitchell roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Mitchell, IL?

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 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, IL a good place to live?

Mitchell, IL has a population of 942, a median household income of $52,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mitchell?

The population of Mitchell, Illinois is 942 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mitchell?

Key numbers for living in Mitchell: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $97,200, median household income $52,000, crime index 54 (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.