Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell is a city of 15,649 people in Davison County, South Dakota.
Why visit Mitchell
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dakota Wesleyan University, Luxury 5, Koch Apartments and Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Mitchell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mitchell
Mitchell (Lakota: Čhaŋkȟá-Ok'é) is a city in and the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 15,660 at the 2020 census making it the seventh most populous city in South Dakota.
From the Wikipedia article Mitchell, South Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Dakota Wesleyan University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Private university in South Dakota, U.S.
Mitchell Technical College
School · 3.3 mi
Technical school in Mitchell, South Dakota, U.S.
Museums and landmarks16
Koch Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Apartment building in Mitchell, United States of America
Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
3200 Indian Village Road, Mitchell
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Mitchell Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Archaeological site in South Dakota, United States of America
Mitchell West Central Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Mitchell, South Dakota
Whittier School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in South Dakota
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Mitchell Activities Center
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
1001 North Minnesota Street
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Twin Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.6 mi
701 East Norway Avenue, Mitchell
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
El Columpio
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
804 E Spruce Street, Mitchell
Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:30
La Tequilera Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
108 North Main Street, Mitchell
Lake House
Restaurant · Chislic, Burger, Fish · 1.0 mi
2700 North Main Street, Mitchell
36 more on the map.
History
The first settlement at Mitchell was made in 1879. Mitchell was incorporated in 1883. It was named for Milwaukee banker Alexander Mitchell, President of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad (Milwaukee Road).
From the History section of Mitchell, South Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Churches and places of worship22
Holy Family Church, School, and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
310 North Rowley Street
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare3
Map of Mitchell
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 7°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 10°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 22°F | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 2.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 2.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 50°F | 2.3 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 36°F | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 22°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 12°F | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mitchell 2 N (1 mi away), rain and snow from Mitchell Muni Ap, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Davison County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-11-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-06-07: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2007-05-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Mount Vernon 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Ethan 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Alexandria 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Plankinton 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Parkston 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Emery 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Woonsocket 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Corsica 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Bridgewater 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Huron 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CornPalace2008, Parkerdr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MitchellSD CEChambersHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2003-08-15 Mitchell Corn Palace, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- MitchellSD WhittierSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (6), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (4), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (2), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (3), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Mitchell Corn Palace July 2007, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell Corn Palace 1975-08-16, SoftwareSimian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (7), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD (4712889933), Konrad Summers from Santa Clarita (Valencia) , California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (1), Jana Taylor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell, SD 57301, USA - panoramio (5), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- MitchellSD MitchellWestCentralResidentialHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MitchellSD MitchellWestCentralResidentialHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MitchellSD JohnFAndersonHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell Site, Mitchel SD Thomson Archeodome Research Center 02, Mchannon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MitchellSD HolyFamilyChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MitchellSD KochApartments, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 13, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 12, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 08, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 09, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 01, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 07, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 02, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 04, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 05, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 03, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 14, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 11, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 10, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace summer 2016 06, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace 2020, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn-museum.jpg - panoramio, Good Free Photos, CC BY 3.0
- Corn Palace 2016, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corn Palace, SD (4720281386), Konrad Summers from Santa Clarita (Valencia) , California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mural Made from corn - Corn Palace, SD (4712894011), Konrad Summers from Santa Clarita (Valencia) , California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Corn Palace (4928806644), David~O, CC BY 2.0
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