Batavia, AR

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
444 Population 319/sq mi density
$64,107 Median Income $30,430 per capita
$216,400 Home Value
$817 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$216,400 home value, $817/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,107
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $216,400
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.7%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $817
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.4%
56% higher than US avg

How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population444
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,107
Per Capita$30,430
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,934M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,400
Rent$817
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,596 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+88.9%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute38 min
Broadband75.8%
Libraries1

Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Batavia has a population of 444 with a density of 319 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

444
Total Population
319
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Batavia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Batavia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Batavia is $64,107, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Batavia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,107
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,430
Avg Weekly Wage$930
IRS Avg AGI$60,830

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.4%
56% above US avg
Establishments (County)989
County GDP$1,934M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare136
Retail155
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,460
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Drive Alone66.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Batavia is $216,400, 23% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,400
23% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below US avg
Rent Burden19.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,460
30% below US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
In Batavia, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Batavia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity27.4%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death10,889/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access45.1%
Healthcare Facilities136

Crime Rates: Batavia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Batavia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,596 ft (486 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates36.2479°N, 93.2158°W
County FIPS05009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65-point margin. 75.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.6%
D 16.7%

Winner: Republican by 65 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.7%
24% below US avg
High School+88.9%
School Test Score4.91
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density319/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.8%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities136
Restaurants77
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Drive Alone66.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.5%

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