U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, Forum City-Data.com Homepage

Mitchell, Iowa

Back to Mitchell, IA housing info, Mitchell County, Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities, All Cities.


We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures!

  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Mitchell, IA map

Mitchell County

Population in July 2008: 147. Population change since 2000: -5.2%
 

Males: 80  (54.8%)
Females: 67  (45.2%)

Median resident age:  42.6 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip code: 50461


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,606 (it was $27,000 in 2000)
Mitchell:  $34,606
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,209
Mitchell:  $21,209
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $72,020 (it was $48,600 in 2000)
Mitchell:  $72,020
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $89,401; Detached houses: $90,663; Mobile homes: $17,500

Mitchell, IA residents, houses, and apartments details

Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition

Races in Mitchell:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Mitchell: 71.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

Mitchell, IA forum
Recent posts about Mitchell, Iowa on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users:
Farmhouse (Mitchell County)  (0 replies)

Latest news from Mitchell, IA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (42.6%), Norwegian (28.4%), Irish (13.5%), Dutch (6.5%), Czech (5.8%), United States (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/27/1879

Elevation: 1193 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 267 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



Home Value Estimate
Address:
 Unit (optional):
City
 State
 Zip


Mitchell, Iowa map

For population 25 years and over in Mitchell

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mitchell city

  • Never married: 27.5%
  • Now married: 50.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Mitchell, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Mitchell to the number of sex offenders is 147 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Mitchell:  0.7% ($344)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

Mitchell satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (52.6 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (113.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (283.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Osage, IA (2.0 miles ), St. Ansgar, IA (2.2 miles ), Orchard, IA (2.8 miles) , Stacyville, IA (3.0 miles ), Carpenter, IA (3.1 miles) , Grafton, IA (3.2 miles ), Lyle, MN (3.6 miles ), Rudd, IA (3.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.32 N, Longitude: 92.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Mitchell household income distribution Mitchell home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -124 (-44.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Printing and related support activities (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Apparel (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (38%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8%)
  • Bus drivers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)



Mitchell races chart

Average climate in Mitchell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mitchell, Iowa average temperatures Mitchell, Iowa average precipitation
 
Mitchell, Iowa humidity		  
Mitchell, Iowa wind speed
 
Mitchell, Iowa snowfall		  
Mitchell, Iowa sunshine
 
Mitchell, Iowa clear and cloudy days		  

Back to the top

Mitchell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 157% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.8 miles away from the Mitchell city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category 4 tornado 9.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.



Magnitude types:

Mitchell topographic map
Hospitals/medical centers near Mitchell:
  • MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 5 miles; OSAGE, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NORTH IOWA (about 21 miles; MASON CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mitchell:
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 52 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; FT enrollment: 3,368)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 52 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 55 miles; DECORAH, IA; FT enrollment: 2,566)
  • UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 66 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)

Mitchell map

Click to draw/clear city borders

Notable location: Mitchell (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Mitchell: Interstate Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mitchell and their reported violations in the past:

MITCHELL DAM BAR (Address: 720 MAIN ST, Population served: 84, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2006), St Formal NOV issued (APR-03-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAY-08-2006)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  12.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Mitchell, IA



Mitchell compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


Back to the top



Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Mitchell travel time to work
Mitchell mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Mitchell County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (82%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Electricity (3%)


Religion statistics for Mitchell

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents36.7%31.6%13.6%8.6%3.1%
Congregations17.9%25.0%14.3%14.3%7.1%
NameChristian and Missionary AllianceAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA Mennonite Church of God in ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther religions
Adherents2.4%2.2%0.7%0.5%0.6%
Congregations3.6%7.1%3.6%3.6%3.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$560
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$840
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,400



Mitchell government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $24,000
    General - Other: $10,000
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $53,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $14,000
    Total General Sales: $7,000
    NEC: $1,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $6,000

4.97% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,571 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.97%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Floyd County, IA  0.79% ($25,548 average AGI)
from Cerro Gordo County, IA  0.56% ($38,727)
from Mower County, MN  0.46% ($27,000)


5.26% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,524 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.26%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cerro Gordo County, IA  0.71% ($22,464 average AGI)
to Floyd County, IA  0.48% ($24,947)
to Howard County, IA  0.25% ($23,300)


Strongest AM radio stations in Mitchell:
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mitchell:
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
  • KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)

TV broadcast stations around Mitchell:
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Jeff LIttlejohn, Approx 5.5 Km Nw Of Osage Park St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 45.7 m
    Registrant: Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc., 2625 S. Memorial Street, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74129, Phone: (918) 664-4581, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Back to Mitchell, IA housing info, Mitchell County, Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities, All Cities.

 

Back to the top


Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2009 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Some parts © 2003-2009 Advameg, Inc.