At a Glance
Home Value
$51,300
Zillow: $201,493
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
54.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
34.4% smoking rate
How Batesland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Batesland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Batesland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batesland is $51,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,493. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
21.5% of adults in Batesland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batesland has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density967/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,869
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty54.2%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
Home Value$51,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units31
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking34.4%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death40,417/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation3,406 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score1.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 13% / D 84%
Broadband36.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Batesland was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.9% of the population has a disability.