Mitchellville, IA

Mitchellville, Iowa

Mitchellville, Iowa, in Polk county, is 13 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 136 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Des Moines metropolitan area. Mitchellville contains a population of approximately 1,715.

The People and Families of Mitchellville

In Mitchellville, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mitchellville had a median family income of $52,113. The typical family in Mitchellville is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Mitchellville. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mitchellville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mitchellville Housing

Mitchellville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Mitchellville, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Mitchellville, IA

Comparing Mitchellville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Housing

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

Mitchellville Almanac

Mitchellville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mitchellville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mitchellville, 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

Mitchellville Public Libraries

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Mitchellville Colleges

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