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Mitchell

A township of 118 people in Rice County, Kansas
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Mitchell

Unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas
1,739 ftElevation

Mitchell is an unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas, United States. Located about 6 miles (9.7 km) east-northeast of the city of Lyons, it lies along local roads a fraction of a mile (less than 1 km) north of U.S. Route 56.

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Most working residents leave Mitchell for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Little River (16%), Sterling (9%) and Hutchinson (9%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Little River
16%
Sterling
9%
Hutchinson
9%
Chase
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mitchell →

Health in Mitchell

Compared with Kansas

4worse than KS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hospital District #1 of Rice CountyLyons · 7.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Prairiestar Health CenterHutchinson · 24.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 67554, 67457 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mitchell →

Natural hazards in Mitchell

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Mitchell

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Mitchell has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 22°Winter
67° / 42°Spring
90° / 66°Summer
69° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Little River Community LibraryLittle River · 4.8 miles · 14 hrs a week
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