A town of 127, settled in 1891. Public schools that outperform most of Oregon.
The 2 things Mitchell does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Mitchell. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Mitchell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 99% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell School | K–12 | 47 | B |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
The typical Mitchell home is worth about $375,000, up 3.4% in a year, 24% below the Oregon typical home.
Mitchell has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 25°.
Mitchell beats the Oregon average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Mitchell | OR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.7% | 71.4% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 77.9% | 72.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 6.8% |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Oregon, United States
Mitchell is a city in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. The population was 138 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1873 and was named after John H. Mitchell, a politician. The Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Mitchell. Mitchell School, a public school with an enrollment of about 70 students, is in Mitchell.
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