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Mitchell County, IA
13 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Mitchell County, Iowa.
Population
10,575
Land area
469sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Mitchell County
Mitchell County at a glance
- Mitchell County is 61% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,365 a year, 5% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,100 (16% below Iowa) and median rent is $738 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Osage (3,561), St. Ansgar (1,206) and Stacyville (545).
Local data for Mitchell County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mitchell County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,365
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$175,100
Prices +9.2% in a year
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,387), Norwegian Americans (1,280), Irish Americans (1,151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$34.4M
1,069 loans, 3,669 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$85.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mitchell County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
416
Most often 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mitchell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mitchell County, IA?
- Osage is the largest city or town in Mitchell County, with about 3,561 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 50426, 50454, 50455, 50460, 50461.
- What is the population of Mitchell County, IA?
- About 10,575 people live in Mitchell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County borders Cerro Gordo County, Mower County, MN, Floyd County, Chickasaw County, Howard County, Worth County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023