At a Glance
Median Income
$54,432
$25,589 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
Zillow: $180,325
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
17.7% smoking rate
How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Batavia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Batavia residents earn a median household income of $54,432 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,589. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batavia is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,325. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.0% of adults in Batavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batavia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population635
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,432
Per Capita$25,589
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent$1,021
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$180,325
Housing Units315
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation758 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Batavia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.