“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."

Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.

Understanding local conditions in Mitchell is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well.

Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Mitchell information I’ve provided.

When it’s time to move, call me to get a representative on your side who has experience, Mitchell market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible. Enjoy! Chuck

Community Profile

Population

	Community	County	State
1980	13,916	17,820	690,768
1990	13,798	17,503	696,004
2000	14,558	18,741	754,844

Education

Type	# Schools	Student/Teacher Ratio	Enrollment
Elementary	3	10.6:1	1,016
Middle/Jr.	1	13.5:1	582
Senior	1	14.5:1	867
Parochial	2	11.6:1	394
Colonial	2	29.0:1	58

Mitchell Technical Institute
Enrollment: 815
www.mitchelltech.com

State Technical Institute
Some of the most sophisticated technology available is located on the campus of Mitchell Technical Institute. Each year, MTI is supported with hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment contributions by some of the most highly recognizable names in industry. Programs in five occupational areas: Business, Trade and Technology, Health Services, Food Services and Agriculture, have excellent reputations.

Dakota Wesleyan University
Enrollment: 717
www.dwu.edu

College/University
Dakota Wesleyan University is a four-year private liberal arts university. DWU offers majors in 23 areas of study and minors in 26 areas. Pre-professional programs are available in law, medical / health arts professions, physical therapy and theology. A Master of Arts degree in education is also offered.

Utilities and Service Providers

Type	Supplier
Water	City of Mitchell
Electricity & Natural Gas	NorthWestern
Telecommunications	Qwest, Midcontinent Communications, & Mitchell Telecom
Cable	Midcontinent Communications, Mitchell Telecom
Internet	Midcontinent Communications, Mitchell Telecom, Santel Communications, Dakota iNet, Central Electric Cooperative
Wireless Internet	Santel Communications
Cellular Communications	Cellular One, Verizon Wireless , Nextel

Transportation

Rail Service: Burlington Northern Sante Fe and Dakota Southern

Major Highways: U.S. Interstate 90; State Highways 37 & 38

Air Service

Nearest General Aviation: Mitchell Municipal Airport
has two runways; one is 5,800 feet in length and the other is 6,700 feet in length; concrete with asphalt overlay on both. Hanger rental, maintenance, and jet fuel available (100 low lead and jet-A fuels). VOR/DME and ILS instrument approach. Complete facilities for private charter are also available.

Nearest Commercial Airport: Joe Foss Regional Airport
is a 60 minute drive from Mitchell; has five passenger airline carriers arriving and departing out of the airport on a daily basis; United Express, Northwest, Delta, Allegiant Air, and America West. United Airlines has 5 flights to and from Chicago and Denver. Northwest has 9 flights to and from Minneapolis. Delta has 3 flights to and from Cincinnati. Allegiant Air has 1 flight to and from Las Vegas. America West has 1 flight to and from Phoenix.

Tax Structure

2007 Real Property Tax Mill Levy, Commercial	$24.76/$1,000
2007 Real Property Tax Mill Levy, Residential Owner-Occupied	$19.91/$1,000
2007 Real Property Tax Mill Levy, Residential Non-Owner Occupied	$24.76/$1,000
% of Full Value Assessed	91.9%
Effective Tax Rate	2.42%
Local Sales Tax Rate	2%
State Sales Tax Rate	4%

Health Facilities

Avera Queen of Peace consists of several medical facilities dedicated to providing health care for Mitchell and the surrounding counties. The newest addition to the medical center is the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center. The center employs over 700 people and receives help from over 150 volunteers. The hospital has some of the regions most advanced medical technology.

Culture and Recreation

Local facilities within 45 miles of travel time:

2 Public Golf Courses
Indoor Ice Arena
Fishing / Boating (Lake Mitchell & Missouri River)
World's Only Corn Palace
Community Theatre
Prehistoric Indian Village
Middle Border - Oscar Howe Museum
Baseball / Softball fields
Swimming Pools (2 indoor & 1 outdoor)
Mitchell Activities Center
Mitchell Recreation Center
19 Public Parks

Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood

1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence. Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.

2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are. This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.

Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?

3. Walk around in the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.

“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."