City profile
Mitchell, SD
Davison County · Population 15,649
Mitchell is a town in Davison County, SD with about 15,649 residents and a typical home value near $192,000. It is 67 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$192,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,220
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.10%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.11%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 39/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Ice storm, Tornado
Nearest major airport
200 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
15,649
Black population
0.5%
County
Davison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SD is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold, hail
Highlights
- About 15,649 residents
- Typical home value about $192,000
- 67 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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