Mitchell County, Kansas
Among the top 20% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
- top 1% for commute time
- top 1% for unemployment
- bottom 4% for property tax rate
Mitchell County is a county in Kansas with about 5,829 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property tax rate.
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Climate
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Precipitation 4.0 in0.8 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 75% of US counties
Home Value$101k13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$668better than 86% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.90%better than 4% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.62%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment0.7%better than 99% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation28.4 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.2 inbetter than 45% of US counties
Sunny Days279 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 55% of US counties
Comfortable Days57 daysbetter than 15% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.8better than 68% of US counties
School Quality80.3better than 83% of US counties
Violent Crime1293/100kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Crime517/100kbetter than 72% of US counties
Community
Population5,82912th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6484th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.9%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 99% of US counties
Walkability7.6/20better than 83% of US counties
Airport Distance180 mibetter than 18% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.9%better than 47% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 49% 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 $43k, better than 75% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mitchell County?
- The median home value in Mitchell County is $101k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mitchell County?
- Median household income in Mitchell County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mitchell County?
- Median gross rent in Mitchell County is $668 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mitchell County safe?
- Mitchell County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1293/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 517/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County averages 80°F in July and 30°F in January, with 28.4 in of annual precipitation and about 279 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mitchell County?
- Public-school quality in Mitchell County is above average, scoring better than 83% 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 14 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)