Mitchell is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,548 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code69357

Area code308

Living in Mitchell

Housing in Mitchell

$219K▲ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mitchell home is worth about $219,000, up 5.9% in a year, 22% below the Nebraska typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Mitchell

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Mitchell's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Mitchell 3.3

Nebraska 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Mitchell 4.6

Nebraska 14

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Mitchell

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Most working residents leave Mitchell for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Scottsbluff (37%), Gering (12%) and Omaha (2%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Scottsbluff

37%

Gering

12%

Omaha

O'Neill

11%Work in townlive and work in Mitchell 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 336Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mitchell →

Health in Mitchell

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 76% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Nebraska

1better than NE·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

80.8%More adults treating high blood pressureNE 77.5% · better 13.5%More uninsured adultsNE 9.9% · worse

Care nearby

Regional West Medical CenterScottsbluff · 8.4 mi · ER

Capwn Health CenterGering · 10.4 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

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

0Does Mitchell flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Mitchell

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mitchell →

Climate in Mitchell

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Mitchell has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 15°Winter

62° / 32°Spring

87° / 55°Summer

65° / 33°Fall

How much snow does Mitchell get?About 43 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 4, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Mitchell →

Schools in Mitchell

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Mitchell’s kids attend outperform 76% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMITCHELL PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools3

Mitchell Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 345 students Mitchell Secondary School A-High · Grades 7–12 · 261 students Tiger Cub PreschoolPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 49 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.