Mitchell County, Iowa
Among the top 25% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
- top 2% for unemployment
- top 16% for property crime
- bottom 18% for annual snowfall
Mitchell County is a county in Iowa with about 11,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, property crime, and commute time. It rates lower on income tax and annual snowfall.
Official websitemitchellcoia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.3 in
humid 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$149k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$720better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.20%better than 27% of US counties
Income Tax6.26%better than 19% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.26%better than 22% of US counties
Unemployment0.9%better than 98% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.7 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.5 inbetter than 18% of US counties
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.7better than 61% of US counties
School Quality45.1better than 27% of US counties
Violent Crime294/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Crime275/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Community
Population10,53724th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.061st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2839th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)96.1%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.8%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 84% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 55% of US counties
Airport Distance108 mibetter than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.3%better than 69% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.90better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 70% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mitchell County an affordable place to live?
- Mitchell County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mitchell County?
- The median home value in Mitchell County is $149k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mitchell County?
- Median household income in Mitchell County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mitchell County?
- Median gross rent in Mitchell County is $720 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mitchell County safe?
- Mitchell County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 294/100k (better than 84%). Property crime is 275/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 37.7 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mitchell County?
- Public-school quality in Mitchell County is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mitchell County?
- The average one-way commute in Mitchell County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)