Mitchell, South Dakota · ZIP 57301

Mitchell — ZIP 57301

Mitchell (57301) scores 59/100 — Fair for South Dakota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $260K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100

Avg math proficiency57%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100

Typical home value$260K

Median rent$972/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$260K

Median Rent

$972/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

335

Violent Crime

Property Crime

281

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Davison County, South Dakota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Longfellow Elementary - 05	KG–05	290	67%	62%
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03	KG–05	438	63%	60%
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04	KG–05	379	57%	57%
Mitchell Middle School - 02	06–08	578	50%	59%
Mitchell High School - 01	09–12	879	47%	67%
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11	KG–08	21	Not reported	75%
Abbott House High School - 07	09–12	18	Not reported	Not reported
Abbott House Elementary - 06	KG–08	13	Not reported	Not reported
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04	KG–08	6	Not reported	Not reported
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07	09–12	4	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

19,142

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 57301 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 57301 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 57301 is approximately $260K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 57301 in Mitchell has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.