Mitchell, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,804 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$446 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scotts Bluff County
3
Scottsbluff Urban Area
3
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Scotts Bluff County
5
Scottsbluff Urban Area
5
Nebraska
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 28
Feb 0 6 30
Mar 1 7 38
Apr 2 5 47
May 3 1 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 1 61
Oct 1 3 49
Nov 1 6 36
Dec 0 7 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Mitchell Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Mitchell Secondary School
<1 miles, N · 3.7star
Morrill High School
6 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Western Nebraska Community College
10 miles, SE · 1.4star
Eastern Wyoming College
22 miles, NW · 1.4star
Chadron State College
73 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Regional West Medical Center
8 miles, SE · 1.4star
Community Hospital
22 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
106 miles, W · 1star
Rapid City Regional Airport
150 miles, NE · 1.4star
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