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Mitchell County
  • County in Kansas
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Mitchell County

#22 in Best Counties to Live in Kansas
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      A
    Mitchell County is located in Kansas with a population of 5,884. Mitchell County is one of the best places to live in Kansas. In Mitchell County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Mitchell County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Mitchell County are above average.
    Population
    5,884
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $93,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $610
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      132.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      265.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      824.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      26.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      43%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Jobs
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    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,250
    National
    $69,021
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