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Mitchell

A city of 3,937 people in Indiana
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Outdoors in Mitchell

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Map of Mitchell: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1%23 of 2,289 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves46 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

DETAIL, WEST ELEVATION - Riley School, Seventh and College Streets1933
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DETAIL, WEST ELEVATION - Riley School, Seventh and College Streets, 1933

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About Mitchell

City in Indiana, United States
1864Established
3,933Population
3.3 sq miArea
682 ftElevation

Mitchell is a city in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mitchell had a population of 3,933.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code47446
Area code812
Living in Mitchell

Housing in Mitchell

$192K▲ 3.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mitchell home is worth about $192,000, up 3.9% in a year, 26% below the Indiana typical home.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market95
Sale-to-list98.8%
Sold in May5
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Mitchell

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Most working residents leave Mitchell for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Bedford (13%), Bloomington (8%) and Orleans (3%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Bedford
13%
Bloomington
8%
Orleans
3%
Marion
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mitchell →

Health in Mitchell

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

15worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sichc MitchellMitchell · 1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mitchell · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mitchell →

Natural hazards in Mitchell

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mitchell →

Climate in Mitchell

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Mitchell has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
65° / 42°Spring
85° / 62°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Mitchell →

Mitchell’s library

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Mitchell Community Public Library804 Main Street · part of Mitchell Community Public Library
E-books55 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Mitchell Community Public Library →

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