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Population in 2022: 1,524 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.8%
 
Males: 668  (43.9%)
Females: 856  (56.1%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 69357.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,236 (it was $28,710 in 2000)
Mitchell:

$52,236
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,997 (it was $14,286 in 2000)

Mitchell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,243 (it was $57,200 in 2000)
Mitchell:

$125,243
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,951; detached houses: $148,996; mobile homes: $52,926

Median gross rent in 2022: $892.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mitchell: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.7%
(12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.7% for other race residents, 17.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Mitchell, NE (2022)
    • 1,19761.8%White alone
    • 56929.4%Hispanic
    • 1779.1%Two or more races
    • 371.9%Other race alone
    • 90.5%Black alone

Races in Mitchell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Mitchell, Nebraska as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mitchell is 188 to 1.


Crime rates in Mitchell by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(58.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(58.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(60.5)		1
(61.2)		2
(123.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(58.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(119.0)		0
(0.0)		4
(241.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(60.5)		1
(61.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		3
(176.3)		13
(757.1)		13
(757.1)		3
(176.7)		0
(0.0)		2
(119.7)		8
(482.5)		2
(120.3)		1
(60.5)		1
(61.2)		1
(62.0)		3
(187.6)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		15
(881.3)		15
(873.6)		12
(698.9)		17
(1,001)		7
(416.7)		7
(418.9)		19
(1,146)		11
(661.5)		3
(181.4)		2
(122.5)		6
(371.7)		7
(437.8)		3
(197.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(58.2)		1
(58.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(120.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.2)		1
(62.0)		3
(187.6)		1
(66.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index94.699.6132.257.140.525.1127.944.571.975.3123.345.713.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Mitchell detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
US average:

2.41
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Ancestries: German (29.7%), American (6.1%), Irish (4.0%), English (3.0%), Norwegian (2.0%), European (1.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated in 1902

Elevation: 3948 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 2,268 people per square mile   (low).

Mitchell, Nebraska map

138 residents are foreign born (7.0% Latin America).

This city:

7.1%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,859 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,403 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheyenne, WY (75.3 miles , pop. 53,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (155.8 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (736.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Morrill, NE (2.5 miles ),
Scottsbluff, NE (3.0 miles ),
Terrytown, NE (3.1 miles ),
Gering, NE (3.3 miles ),
Lyman, NE (3.5 miles ),
Henry, NE (3.6 miles),
Huntley, WY (4.2 miles),
Minatare, NE (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.94 N, Longitude: 103.81 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Mitchell, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mitchell, NE in 2022
Mitchell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $134,400
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $213,300
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,200
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $79,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $58,500
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mitchell, NE residents
Average permit cost in Mitchell, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +91 (+5.2%).
Most common industries in Mitchell, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Construction (4.4%)
  • Wood products (3.8%)
  • Social assistance (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Wood products (7.6%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.5%)
  • Utilities (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Rail transportation (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Mitchell, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Registered nurses (3.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)

Average climate in Mitchell, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Mitchell, Nebraska environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 75.8. This is about average.

City:

75.8
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 3.67. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.67
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.162. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.162
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 25.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.03. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Mitchell-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Nebraska state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.0 miles away from the Mitchell city center killed 2 people and injured 29 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mitchell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 509% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 389.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 95.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 526.1 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 190.9 miles away from Mitchell center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 192.2 miles away from Mitchell center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 396.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Scotts Bluff County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mitchell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Mitchell:

  • MITCHELL CARE CENTER (1723 23RD STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Mitchell:

  • PRAIRIE HAVEN HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SCOTTSBLUFF (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE)
  • NORTHFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE)
  • NORTHFIELD VILLA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GERING, NE)
  • NORTHFIELD VILLA INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GERING, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mitchell:

  • Chadron State College (about 74 miles; Chadron, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 77 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • University of Wyoming (about 102 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 102 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • Colorado State University-Fort Collins (about 116 miles; Fort Collins, CO; FT enrollment: 25,099)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 117 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 118 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)

Public high school in Mitchell:

Public elementary/middle school in Mitchell:

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Library in Mitchell:

  • MITCHELL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $65,659; Location: 1449 CENTER AVENUE; 15,688 books; 93 audio materials; 247 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 20 state licensed databases; 8 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mitchell: Mitchell (A), Scenic Knolls Golf Course (B), Kelley Bean Company Incorporated Elevator (C), Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department (D), Mitchell Police Department (E), Mitchell Public Library (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mitchell include: Assembly of God Church (A), Berean Fundamental Church (B), Federated Churches (C), Holy Apostles Episcopal Church (D), Koinonia Fellowship Church (E), Mitchell Berean Church (F), Mitchell Evangelical Church (G), Saint Pauls United Church (H), Saint Theresa Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Scotts Bluff County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mitchell and their reported violations in the past:

MITCHELL, CITY OF (Population served: 1,702, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-09-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-18-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-07-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-07-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-10-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-21-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-17-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-09-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-16-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-16-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-05-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-19-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-01-2007)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.4%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
48 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
55 people in nursing homes in 2000
4 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Mitchell (2011 data):

  • Pinnacle Bank - Wyoming: Mitchell Branch at 1511 Broadway, branch established on 1925/01/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $597.7 mil, Deposits: $524.1 mil, headquarters in Torrington, WY, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Mitchell:

Marital status in Mitchell, NE
  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 47.7%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Mitchell:

  • High school or higher: 82.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.9
Nebraska average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Mitchell
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mitchell, NE (based on Scotts Bluff County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,33744
Catholic6,0366
Mainline Protestant4,24616
Other9165
Orthodox--
None18,435-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Scotts Bluff County:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Scotts Bluff County:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 38
This county:

10.47 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Scotts Bluff County:

9.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.3%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Scotts Bluff County:

16.6%
State:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Mitchell:

48.5%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.5%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.4%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.1%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Mitchell:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.4%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Mitchell:

53.7%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.1%
State:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mitchell, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$17,600$52,8003$3,321
Sewerage 3$15,687$62,7480$0
Streets and Highways 3$22,400$89,6000$0
Water Supply 3$14,169$56,6760$0
Firefighters 0$0 3$361
Local Libraries 0$0 3$4,412
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,025
Totals for Government 13$69,857$64,48311$10,119

Mitchell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $4,012,000 ($2632.55)
    Regular Highways: $209,000 ($137.14)
    Electric Utilities: $136,000 ($89.24)
  • Current Operations - Public Welfare Institutions: $3,364,000 ($2207.35)
    Electric Utilities: $1,456,000 ($955.38)
    Regular Highways: $411,000 ($269.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $308,000 ($202.10)
    Police Protection: $245,000 ($160.76)
    Water Utilities: $218,000 ($143.04)
    Sewerage: $164,000 ($107.61)
    Local Fire Protection: $157,000 ($103.02)
    Central Staff Services: $134,000 ($87.93)
    Financial Administration: $103,000 ($67.59)
    Libraries: $103,000 ($67.59)
    Housing and Community Development: $92,000 ($60.37)
    Public Welfare - Other: $75,000 ($49.21)
    Health - Other: $52,000 ($34.12)
    General Public Buildings: $21,000 ($13.78)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($11.81)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $449,000 ($294.62)
    Police Protection: $243,000 ($159.45)
    Sewerage: $184,000 ($120.73)
    Local Fire Protection: $156,000 ($102.36)
    Regular Highways: $150,000 ($98.43)
    Water Utilities: $134,000 ($87.93)
    Parks and Recreation: $51,000 ($33.46)
    Central Staff Services: $44,000 ($28.87)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($22.31)
    Libraries: $17,000 ($11.15)
    Public Welfare - Other: $17,000 ($11.15)
    Health - Other: $12,000 ($7.87)
    General Public Building: $7,000 ($4.59)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,244,000 ($2128.61)

Mitchell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $4,169,000 ($2735.56)
    Sewerage: $273,000 ($179.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $68,000 ($44.62)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,317,000 ($864.17)
    Interest Earnings: $39,000 ($25.59)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,950,000 ($1279.53)
    Water Utilities: $328,000 ($215.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $186,000 ($122.05)
    General Local Government Support: $166,000 ($108.92)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.66)
  • Tax - Property: $282,000 ($185.04)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $165,000 ($108.27)

Mitchell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $666,000 ($437.01)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $455,000 ($298.56)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $211,000 ($138.45)

Mitchell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,942,000 ($1274.28)

Businesses in Mitchell, NE

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Mitchell:

  • KOLT (1320 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KNEB (960 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: PANHANDLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KOAQ (690 AM; 1 kW; TERRYTOWN, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mitchell:

  • KOLT-FM (101.3 FM; BRIDGEPORT, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMOR (92.9 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOZY-FM (103.9 FM; GERING, NE; Owner: TRACY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNEB-FM (94.1 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: PANHANDLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLJV (88.3 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KCMI (96.9 FM; TERRYTOWN, NE; Owner: CHRISTIAN MEDIA INCORPORATED)
  • K208CK (89.5 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KTNE-FM (91.1 FM; ALLIANCE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K212EJ (90.3 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KERM (98.3 FM; TORRINGTON, WY; Owner: MT. RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KREO (105.3 FM; PINE BLUFFS, WY; Owner: LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K204CV (88.7 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K218DL (91.7 FM; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Mitchell:

  • KSTF (Channel 10; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF CHEYENNE, LLC)
  • K23EU (Channel 31; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BROADAHL)
  • K33EM (Channel 33; COLUMBUS, ETC., NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K65GE (Channel 65; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KDUH-TV (Channel 4; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • KTNE-TV (Channel 13; ALLIANCE, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K02NT (Channel 2; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)

Mitchell fatal accident list:

Apr 22, 2016 05:30 PM, Us-26, 22nd Ave, Lat: 41.942719, Lon: -103.818269, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 20, 2016 04:00 AM, Us-26, Lat: 41.942775, Lon: -103.819483, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 14, 1984 09:55 PM, 13th, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 71.3mTotal length
  • 28,875Total average daily traffic
  • 1,800Total average daily truck traffic
  • 39,486Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mitchell, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 91930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mitchell, NE

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mitchell)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • SOUTH MITCHELL, 2 Miles South Of Jct Of Nebraska State Hwy 92 And South Mitchell Road (Lat: 41.839056 Lon: -103.831972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: WZC528,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.895 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2024, Expiration Date: 04/19/2034, Registrant: Action Communications Inc, 315 West 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, Phone: (308) 632-7836, Fax: (308) 632-5684, Email:

  • 140624 10th Street (Lat: 41.936083 Lon: -103.799667), Type: Building, Structure height: 10 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPQA991,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.425 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2015, Expiration Date: 05/02/2025, Certifier: Margaret Harriger, Registrant: Action Communications Inc., 315 West 27 Th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, Phone: (308) 632-7836, Fax: (800) 558-7836, Email:

  • 1 Mi Ne (Lat: 41.951361 Lon: -103.799944), Call Sign: KAG635, Licensee ID: L00062936,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.100 MHz, 456.100 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2003, Expiration Date: 11/07/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/11/2014, Registrant: Farmers Irrigation District, 1505 Second Ave, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, Phone: (308) 632-4921

  • 1633 13th St (Lat: 41.941917 Lon: -103.811333), Call Sign: KWB970,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.635 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/1998, Expiration Date: 09/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2003, Registrant: Roosevelt Public Power District, Mitchell, NE 69357

  • Lat: 41.940444 Lon: -103.809028, Call Sign: WPYV878,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.062 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2023, Expiration Date: 11/12/2033, Certifier: Ty Abernethy, Registrant: Action Communications, 315 W 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, Phone: (308) 632-7836

  • EAST JANE WIU, Bnsf Ls5 Mp36.0 - East Jane Wiu (Lat: 41.910667 Lon: -103.737111), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQQX336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.215 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2023, Expiration Date: 03/19/2033, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • MP 153.0, Mp 153.0, South Morrill Sub (Lat: 41.883333 Lon: -103.764778), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WRJJ704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.410 MHz, 160.680 MHz, 160.740 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2020, Expiration Date: 09/11/2030, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

64 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Mitchell)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 5004S, N5004S, N-5004S, Serial Number: RX8-3360, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 12/07/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Michael R Johnson, 170188 Bay State Rd, Mitchell, NE 69357
  • Aircraft: CAMERON BALLOONS Z-133 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 6951B, N6951B, N-6951B, Serial Number: 6741, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 05/15/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 12/19/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Elizabeth C Johnson, 170188 Bay State Ranch Rd, Mitchell, NE 69357, Other Owners: Michael R Johnson
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 71747, N71747, N-71747, Serial Number: RX8-3269, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 09/26/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 09/20/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Elizabeth C Johnson, 170188 Bay State Rd, Mitchell, NE 69357

Most common first names in Mitchell, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3177.0 years
Mary2979.9 years
William2578.2 years
George2277.9 years
Charles2079.7 years
Carl1774.3 years
Harold1774.2 years
Henry1773.6 years
James1677.7 years
Robert1372.0 years
Most common last names in Mitchell, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1780.5 years
Strauch1168.0 years
Smith1076.1 years
Thomas981.9 years
Lee877.5 years
Jenkins880.3 years
Hernandez882.4 years
Pedersen876.7 years
Carlson780.0 years
Schneider782.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mitchell, NE
  • 77.0%Utility gas
  • 16.9%Electricity
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mitchell, NE
  • 52.9%Utility gas
  • 40.7%Electricity
  • 6.3%No fuel used


Mitchell compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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