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Mitchellville, IA

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Population
2,671
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
973 ft
Median Home Value
$206,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$779/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,172
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Mitchellville

Mitchellville offers a quiet, welcoming small-town atmosphere about twenty minutes east of downtown Des Moines. Straddling the border of Polk and Jasper counties, this community of roughly 2,500 residents gives newcomers an easy drive to metro job centers and shopping hubs. Outdoor lovers especially enjoy having Thomas Mitchell Park right down the road, where wooded hiking trails, quiet campsites, and winding creeks provide a quick escape into nature.

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For families, younger children attend Mitchellville Elementary right in town as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Daily errands and weekend outings are simple to manage thanks to nearby Interstate 80, placing retail and dining in Altoona just a few miles away. With its peaceful residential streets and strong local spirit, Mitchellville makes a comfortable, down-to-earth landing spot in central Iowa.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.8rating

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