What are the schools like in Mitchell, IN?

Mitchell is served primarily by Mitchell Community Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mitchell?

The median household income in Mitchell, IN is $51,025 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Mitchell, IN?

Mitchell has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Mitchell, IN affordable or expensive?

Mitchell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mitchell is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,100 and the median rent is $739 per month.

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

Mitchell has a violent crime rate of 15.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 77.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mitchell, IN a Good Place to Live?

Mitchell is a small town of 3,947 in Indiana, with a median household income of $51,025 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% 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: 90.3

Mitchell's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mitchell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mitchell, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$739	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,025	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 15.4 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

15.4 /100k

Property Crime

77.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mitchell is served primarily by Mitchell Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mitchell, IN	National Avg
School District	Mitchell Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mitchell sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 14.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mitchell, IN
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	14.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mitchell, IN	National Avg
Population	3,947	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mitchell

Mitchell, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47446

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell, IN affordable or expensive?

Mitchell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mitchell roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,100 and median rent is $739/month.

What is the crime rate in Mitchell, IN?

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 15.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 77.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mitchell?

Public schools in Mitchell are operated by Mitchell Community Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mitchell, IN a good place to live?

Mitchell, IN has a population of 3,947, a median household income of $51,025, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Mitchell?

Mitchell averages 37.8°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 14.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mitchell?

Mitchell, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47446.

What is the population of Mitchell?

The population of Mitchell, Indiana is 3,947 with a median age of 35.5. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,100, median household income $51,025, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.