Mitchell, SD Area Guide

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Mitchell Area Facts

  • Mitchell has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mitchell crime rates are 27% higher than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Mitchell is 1% lower than the South Dakota average
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Mitchell is Home of Corn Palace User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've been living in Mitchell South Dakota for 8 years and have enjoyed the small-town atmosphere and friendly neighbors that provide opportunities for you to develop long-term friendships that last over many years. Mitchell has all of the small restaurants, fast food, and busines ...Read More ses needed to enjoy a comfortable life with everything that you could need or want in this small town. The schools here are decent and my kids have enjoyed the friendship they have developed with their classmates.


The best areas in Mitchell are around the Corn Palace area where there are lots of shops and other conveniences that families can enjoy. The housing market in Mitchell is decent and you can find reasonably priced houses and the market continues to grow and there are also a lot of opportunities for new construction around the city. Crime in Mitchell has been a problem, but the city is beginning to combat some of the criminal activity with increased police presence. That being said, Mitchell is a great place to live in and to raise a family. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mitchell? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kippes Veterans Memorial Park
      Monroe Park (Northside Park)
      Cadwell Park
      Kids Dig
      Kernel Park
      Sportsman Club
      Rotary Park
      Northridge Park

      Entertainment

      Village Bowl
      Boehnen Memorial Museum
      Pepsi-Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts
      Mitchell Corn Palace
      Ron and Sheilah Gates Auditorium
      Luxury 5
      Starlite Drive-In Theatre
      McGovern Legacy Museum

      Food & Drink

      Papa Murphy's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Thirsty's
      Little Caesars
      Daylight Donuts
      Subway
      Taco John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mitchell? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Mitchell.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mitchell? The cost of living in Mitchell is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than South Dakota.
      Mitchell
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      South Dakota
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mitchell? Mitchell crime rates are 2,491, which are 27% higher than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      2,491 per 100k people

      9% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      9% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Mitchell? The median income in Mitchell is $45,318 which is 13% lower than South Dakota.
      Median household income
      $45,31818% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,3402% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Mitchell a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Lewis Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mitchell home prices? Mitchell home prices are $147,400 - which is equal to South Dakota
      Median home value
      $147,40020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71525% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mitchell have good schools? The Mitchell graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than South Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Mitchell a good place to live? Mitchell has an overall rating of 74% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      6 total surveys

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