Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Mitchell
Mitchell, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$785
Population
15,739
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Timeless small-town personality defines this vibrant lakeside community
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Interstate
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Tourism
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Lake
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Located about an hour west of Sioux Falls on Interstate 90, Mitchell is a small and secluded city on the plains of South Dakota. Mitchell’s biggest claim to fame is as the home of the Corn Palace, a popular events venue and world-famous roadside attraction which receives a new set of exterior murals (made of dried corn) every year. Beyond this historic novelty, the community cultivates a charming suburban atmosphere for its residents, with lush tree cover, serene neighborhoods, and a charming Downtown district packed with historic storefronts. On the north side, Lake Mitchell serves as a popular destination for swimming, camping, and hiking in the warmer months.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,172
Average: $68,713
Education
3,221
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,331
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mitchell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Mitchell, SD is $691 for a studio, $785 for one bedroom, $928 for two bedrooms, and $1,283 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mitchell has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$785/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$1,380/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mitchell, SD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-8
15 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
616 Students
Public
Grades K-8
15 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
896 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.