What are the schools like in Mitchell, NE?

Mitchell is served primarily by MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Mitchell?

The median household income in Mitchell, NE is $53,831 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Mitchell, NE?

Mitchell has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mitchell, NE 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 $110,800 and the median rent is $896 per month.

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

Mitchell has a violent crime rate of 280.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1415.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mitchell, NE a Good Place to Live?

Mitchell is a small town of 1,930 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $53,831 and a 3.9% 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, solid school ratings (B), 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

Index: 89.9

Mitchell's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mitchell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mitchell, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$896	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,831	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 280.8 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

280.8 /100k

Property Crime

1415.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mitchell is served primarily by MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mitchell, NE	National Avg
School District	MITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mitchell sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 14.4 inches of annual precipitation and 39.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mitchell, NE
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	14.4"
Annual Snowfall	39.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mitchell, NE	National Avg
Population	1,930	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morrill, NE 6 mi Scottsbluff, NE 9 mi Terrytown, NE 10 mi Gering, NE 11 mi Lyman, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Mitchell

Mitchell, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69357

Mitchell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell, NE 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 $110,800 and median rent is $896/month.

What is the crime rate in Mitchell, NE?

Mitchell's violent crime rate is 280.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1415.0 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mitchell, NE a good place to live?

Mitchell, NE has a population of 1,930, a median household income of $53,831, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 40.5°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.4 inches with about 39.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mitchell?

Mitchell, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69357.

What is the population of Mitchell?

The population of Mitchell, Nebraska is 1,930 with a median age of 41.0. 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 $110,800, median household income $53,831, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.