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Mitchell, South Dakota

Introduction to Mitchell, South Dakota

Mitchell, South Dakota, in Davison county, is 67 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and 200 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 14,558.

Mitchell History

Mitchell was platted as a town in August of 1879. It was incorporated in 1881. The city was named in honor of Alexander Mitchell, the President of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. Mitchell was recognized as a city in 1889. It is the county seat of Davison County, which was organized in 1874.

Mitchell and nearby Attractions

  • Middle Border Museum & Oscar Howe Art Center
  • Enchanted World Doll Museum
  • Lake Mitchell
  • Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village & Archeodome
  • Corn Palace
  • Pease Creek Recreation Area

Things To Do In Mitchell

Mitchell is home to the Corn Palace, which is decorated with various colors of dried grains and corn creating murals. The Dakota Discovery Museum, the Enchanted World Doll Museum and the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village provide insight into the history of the area. One can shop at the Super City Mall. The Westside Park, Ketnel Park, Eastside Park, Hitchcock Park and the Northside Park are some of the local parks. In addition, the city hosts the Corn Palace Festival, Dakotafest and the Corn Palace Polka Festival every year.

Mitchell Transportation

Sioux Falls Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Mitchell Higher Education

Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell Technical Institute are the local institutions of higher education. South Dakota State University also provides facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMitchell Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Mitchell Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Mitchell College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mitchell, SD

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens84
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime63

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