Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Corner Stone Ice Cream, Coffee, Deli
Coffee Shop
LemonHeads
Coffee Shop
Koinonia Kafe
Coffee Shop
Lueken's Coffee Shop & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
Village Bowl
Bowling Alley
Boehnen Memorial Museum
Museum
Pepsi-Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Mitchell Corn Palace
Attraction
Ron and Sheilah Gates Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Luxury 5
Cinema
Starlite Drive-In Theatre
Cinema
McGovern Legacy Museum
Museum
Dakota Discovery Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (30) D-
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Thirsty's
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Scoreboard Pub & Grille
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Dr Lucky's Bar & Grill
Bar
Zesto
Sweets
Big Dummy's Bar & Casino
Bar
JADeS Bar
Bar
Concession stand
Fast Food
Hungry Dog
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
All Star Bar & Casino
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Home & Cabin Deli & Fudge Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
GreatLIFE Fitness
Gym
GreatLIFE Fitness
Gym
DWU/Avera Sports and Wellness Complex
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Coborn's Superstore
Grocery Store
County Fair Food Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (55) A+
Kippes Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Monroe Park (Northside Park)
Park
Cadwell Park
Park
Kids Dig
Playground
Kernel Park
Park
Sportsman Club
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Northridge Park
Park
Kibbee Park
Park
6th St Plaza
Park
Uptown Park
Park
Gainer Park (Westside Park)
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Dry Run Creek Park
Park
Doty Park (Eastside Park)
Park
Patton-Young Park
Park
Water Slides
Playground
Hitchcock Park
Park
Celia Kelley Pines
Park
Jennewein Park
Park
Dakota Discovery Village
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Pepsi Cola Soccer Complex
Park
Shops (79) A-
Two Dreams Boutique
Clothing
Jack's Sinclair & Casino
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Little Dukes
Convenience Store
A Cut Above
Hairdresser
Thune True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Campbell's Mastercraft
Home Improvement
Nepstad's Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Adorne Boutique
Clothing
Shoppe Antiquary
Gift Shop
Le Rêve Salon and Spa Studios
Hairdresser
Perfect Touch
Hairdresser
Slumberland
Home Improvement
Black Hills Gold
Gift Shop
Corn Palace Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Jones Supplies
Home Improvement
Antique Mall
Furniture
Fashions Unlimited
Clothing
Stearns Promotions
Clothing
Rustic Designs & More
Gift Shop
Crafters Corner
Gift Shop
Brown's Shoe Fit
Clothing
Einstein's Costume Rentals
Clothing
Q Jewelry
Fashion
Everlasting Moments Formal Wear
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Mitchell.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mitchell is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Mitchell crime rates are 2,811 per 100k, which is 33% higher than South Dakota
Property Crime
2,484 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
327 crimes per 100k C
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employment C-

The median income in Mitchell is $45,318 - which is 13% lower than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$45,318 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Dental Designs
Dentist
Hart Dental
Dentist
Mitchell Dept of Public Safety
Fire Station
Mitchell Dept of Public Safety
Police
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lewis Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Avera Grassland Health Campus
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Mitchell home prices are $147,400 - which is equal to South Dakota
Home Price
$147,400 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C-

The Mitchell graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than South Dakota
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (9) F
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Mitchell Middle School - 02
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Mitchell Christian School
John Paul Ii Elementary School
Abbott House Elementary - 06
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
High Schools (4) F
Mitchell High School - 01
Mitchell Christian School
Abbott House High School - 07
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ratings B+

Mitchell has an overall rating of 74% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C-
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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 33% 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 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 2,811, which are 33% higher than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      2,811 per 100k people

      21% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      21% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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