Mitchell, IN

Mitchell, Indiana

Mitchell, Indiana, in Lawrence county, is 30 miles S of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 4,567.

The People and Families of Mitchell

In Mitchell, about 52% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Mitchell features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mitchell had a median family income of $33,415.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Mitchell residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mitchell Housing

In Mitchell, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Mitchell.

Commuting

In Mitchell, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mitchell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Mitchell, IN

Comparing Mitchell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Mitchell Almanac

Mitchell Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mitchell Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mitchell, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mitchell Public Libraries

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Mitchell High Schools (2004)

MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL
1000 BISHOP BLVD
812-849-3663
Serves 565 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Mitchell Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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