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Mitchell, SD

Davison CountyElev. 400 m
Population
15,637
Median home
$182,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Mitchell

Mitchell is home to roughly 15,637 residents. Mitchell sits in Davison County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $56,374. Homes carry a median value of $182,000, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,637
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$56,374
Per-capita income
$35,556
Poverty rate
14.2%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg. commute
12 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.2%
Service21.9%
Sales & office20.5%
Production, transportation & material moving14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,000
Median gross rent
$754/mo
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Median year built
1972
Households
7,233
Avg. household size
2.05

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Mitchell has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading16%
Math15%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Abbott House High School - 07HighGrades 9–12
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07HighGrades 9–12
Mitchell High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Mitchell Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Abbott House Elementary - 06Elementary
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04Elementary
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03Elementary
Longfellow Elementary - 05Elementary
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04Elementary
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% below national
Mitchell345
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% above national
Mitchell2,216
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mitchell Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mitchell.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Davison County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mitchell is in Davison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mitchell sits in Davison County. Elevation ~400 m.

Map of Mitchell
Mitchell, SD
Where Mitchell is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonMitchell
Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Anderson, John F., HouseBeckwith, Louis, HouseHoly Family Church, School, and RectoryWelch, L. J., HouseChambers, C. E., HouseKibbee--Nepstad HouseKoch ApartmentsKoch, William, House
Notable people from Mitchell
Mike MillerGary OwensLeslie CarlsonJared ReinerNeoma JudgeJim IversonChris NelsonMarc FeinsteinJohn Bailey JonesOrdell Braase
People searches in Mitchell
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Parkston (23 mi)Huron (45 mi)Wagner (47 mi)Madison (50 mi)Hartford (56 mi)Springfield (60 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mitchell, SD (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mitchell, South Dakota.

Anthony Lewis
Mitchell · 57301
Anthony Lewis, 58
Mitchell · Davison County · 57301
AKA Anthony Ango, Michael Lewis
Anthony Lewis, 58ABSCONDER
Mitchell · 57301
AKA Tony Lewis, Anthoney Lewis
Robert Stacy Miller, 46
Mitchell · Davison County · 57301
AKA Robert Keys
John Leonard Sr Runninghorse, 59
Mitchell · Davidson County · 57301
AKA John Running Horse, John William Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mitchell — frequently asked

What is the population of Mitchell, South Dakota?
Mitchell has a population of about 15,637, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mitchell?
The median home value in Mitchell is $182,000, and the median gross rent is $754/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mitchell safe? What is the crime rate?
Mitchell Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 345 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mitchell face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Davison County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Mitchell?
Mitchell has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mitchell?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Mitchell. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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