In Mitchell, Iowa, the median home price is $219,219, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $71,365; the population is 10,575; schools rate 8.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mitchell at a glance
Population
10,575
Median Household Income
$71,365
Typical Home Value
$219,219
School District Rating
8.7
Violent Crime Rate
79.7
Avg Commute Time
18.5
About Mitchell
Mitchell has a population of 10,575. The median home value is $219,219, 8% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $71,365 (5% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Osage, St. Ansgar, and Jenkins.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mitchell
16 towns, by population.
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Mitchell at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mitchell?
- Mitchell has a population of 10,575 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mitchell?
- The median home value in Mitchell is $219,219. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mitchell?
- Median household income in Mitchell is $71,365 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mitchell in?
- Mitchell is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Mitchell?
- Mitchell contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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