Mitchell, Indiana
City · Population 3,964 · #140 in Indiana
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About Mitchell
Set in the southern part of Indiana, Mitchell is a small town counting 3,964 people who proudly call it home.
Mitchell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,104 residents per square mile.
📰 Mitchell News Today
- Doyel: Fever star Kelsey Mitchell having best possible season at worst possible time IndyStar · Aug 18
- WNBA Icon Sue Bird Makes Sweeping Statement About Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell athlonsports.com · Aug 18
- Joan Rosalie Stanley Obituary (2026) - Mitchell, IN - Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- WORK WEEK WEATHER: Sunshine Monday, storm chances return midweek in Mitchell Mitchell Now · Aug 17
- Democrat Lindsay James will face Trump-tapped Joe Mitchell in U.S. House District 2 thegazette.com · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mitchell Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Mitchell — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mitchell
- Chicago's Pizza — pizza
- Great Wall — chinese
- Bubble Tea Barn — bubble tea (café)
- Dippy's — burger
- El Compadre — mexican
- Railroad Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gus Grissom Boyhood Home · Museum
- Mitchell City Pool · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mitchell
- City Hall Park reviews ★
- Mitchell City Park reviews ★
- Mitchell Unity Park reviews ★
- Southside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mitchell
- Burris Elementary School
- Hatfield Elementary School
- Mitchell High School
- Mitchell Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,964
Rank in state#140 of 566
Land area3.59 sq mi
Density1,104/sq mi
Coordinates38.7371, -86.4752