Their presence goes back at least 4,000 years and artifacts are frequently found along the River and creeks.

Prior to the completion of the Dartmouth Dam in 1979, the valley was subjected to frequent flooding.

Average rainfall is 1,046 millimetres (41.2 in), with July and August the wettest months and February the driest.

Secondary children are bussed to Tallangatta, a 140 km daily round trip.

The 2016 Census provides the following data for Mitta and environs (including farming communities, pop 171): In local government, the Mitta Valley is covered by the Shire of Towong with the local seat of government at Tallangatta.

A community-funded television translator situated on Mt Sugarloaf relays free-to-air programs from Albury.

Telstra provides 4G mobile phone coverage to the town and a CB repeater on Channel 1 offers a safety and emergency service.

The Mitta Valley has a strong culture of volunteerism with the 2021 Census indicating that 35% of the population volunteer through an organisation.

The major annual event is the Mighty Mitta Muster held on the long weekend in March and is conducted by local volunteers.