Arkansas
Batavia is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 444. Residents earn $64,107 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Batavia receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Batavia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Batavia is $64,107, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Batavia is $216,400, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Batavia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,107 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,430 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,830 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 989 |
| County GDP | $1,934M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 136 |
| Retail | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,460 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.5% |
| Census Median | $216,400 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,460 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,889/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,596 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2479°N, 93.2158°W |
| County FIPS | 05009 |
Winner: Republican by 65 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.7% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 75.8% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 136 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 33.5% |