Mitchellville
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Mitchellville is a small, friendly community set on the eastern fringe of Des Moines, Iowa. With a population under 300, it offers a serene, rural atmosphere, welcoming travelers with local charm and important comforts. The town is best known for its safe neighborhoods and strong sense of community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
293
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.67°, -93.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-35.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
906 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
TNU
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.