Iowa
Batavia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 635. Residents earn $54,432 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Batavia receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, 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 $54,432, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Batavia is $104,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Batavia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 24.2 inches of snow. 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 | $54,432 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $974 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,369 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
| County GDP | $407M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $104,400 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,856 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9950°N, 92.1673°W |
| County FIPS | 19051 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |