All Countries
Batesville, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
Batesville, AR
At a Glance
How Batesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Batesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Batesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Batesville residents earn a median household income of $54,424 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,001. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batesville is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,300. Median rent is $821/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Batesville reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,406/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Batesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batesville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.