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Mitchell, IA
City in Mitchell County, Iowa.
Population
117
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
207
ZIP codes
0
Mitchell and its ZIP codes
Mitchell at a glance
- Mitchell is about 3.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Mitchell, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mitchell County. PPP loans are for Mitchell.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,838
3,871 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.1M
FY 2026, $8,716 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Mitchell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OsageCity | 4.1 mi | 2.2 |
| St. AnsgarCity | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| OrchardCity | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| ToetervilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Little CedarCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| StacyvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| CarpenterCity | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| GraftonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| OtrantoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| New HavenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| MonaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| BolanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock FallsCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| RuddCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MeyerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Lyle, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mitchell, IA in?
- Mitchell is in Mitchell County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Mitchell, IA?
- About 117 people live in Mitchell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mitchell?
- Nearby places include Osage (4.1 mi), St. Ansgar (4.8 mi), Orchard (8 mi), Toeterville (8.4 mi), Little Cedar (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023