Life in Mitchell research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Mitchell over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mitchell:
The population in Mitchell is 15,656.
The median home value in Mitchell is $234,575.
The median income in Mitchell is $51,763.
The cost of living in Mitchell is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Mitchell is $761.
The unemployment rate in Mitchell is 1.7%.
The poverty rate in Mitchell is 17.6%.
The average high in Mitchell is 58.4° and the average low is 36.0°.
Crime in Mitchell summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mitchell. Key points include:
There were 438 total crimes in Mitchell in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mitchell is 2,811.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mitchell is 327.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mitchell is 2,484.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mitchell is 20.97% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Mitchell / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 438 | 2,811.5 | 2,458.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 51 | 327.4 | 501.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 1 | 6.4 | 30.7 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 36 | 231.1 | 399.1 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 387 | 2,484.1 | 1,956.7 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 24 | 154.1 | 340.1 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 318 | 2,041.2 | 1,357.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 45 | 288.9 | 259.3 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Mitchell summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mitchell. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mitchell is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mitchell is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mitchell is $234,575.
The median income in Mitchell is $51,763.
Living Expense | Mitchell | South Dakota | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 | |
Services | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
Groceries | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
Health | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
Housing | 72 | 90 | 100 | |
Transportation | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
Utilities | 84 | 89 | 100 |
The average high in Mitchell is 58.4° and the average low is 36.0°.
There are 46.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.8 inches of precipitation each year with 34.0 inches of snow.
Stat | Mitchell |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 58.4 |
Average Annual Low | 36.0 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 46.7 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 24.8 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 34.0 |
Crimes aren't quietly heard of here, if so mostly drugs, c*****e, m**h, marijuana, etc. Schools are great here, teachers very respectful and discipline well. Neighborhoods usually quiet and quite peaceful.
Twin Dragon Chinese, Bike Trail, Pump Track.
The current population in Mitchell is 15,656. The population has increased 3.2% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 15,656 | -0.4% |
2021 | 15,722 | 1.0% |
2020 | 15,566 | -0.3% |
2019 | 15,610 | 0.4% |
2018 | 15,543 | 0.3% |
2017 | 15,490 | 0.8% |
2016 | 15,367 | 0.7% |
2015 | 15,266 | 0.4% |
2014 | 15,205 | 0.3% |
2013 | 15,166 | - |
88.9% White with 13,917 White residents.
0.5% African American with 72 African American residents.
3.1% American Indian with 490 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 179 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 339 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 659 Hispanic residents.
Race | Mitchell | SD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 88.9% | 80.6% | 58.9% |
African American | 0.5% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 3.1% | 7.6% | 0.6% |
Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 4.2% | 4.4% | 18.7% |
Mitchell is 50.7% female with 7,940 female residents.
Mitchell is 49.3% male with 7,716 male residents.
Gender | Mitchell | SD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.7% | 49.3% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.3% | 50.7% | 49.6% |
3.0% of adults in Mitchell completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Mitchell completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Mitchell completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Mitchell completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Mitchell completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Mitchell completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Mitchell completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mitchell completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Mitchell completed doctorate degree.
Education | Mitchell | SD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 34.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.7% of households in Mitchell earn Less than $10,000.
8.4% of households in Mitchell earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Mitchell earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Mitchell earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Mitchell earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.9% of households in Mitchell earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Mitchell earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Mitchell earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Mitchell earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Mitchell earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Mitchell | SD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 7.3% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.2% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 12.3% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 17.8% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 15.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 7.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |