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Levi Turner best-worst

Unpopular opinion about Batesville

With a population of 6,842, Batesville is a small town. Rent is about $761/month for a decent place. Median household income is $66,806, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Batesville sits at 262.7 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

Pros:
- Good job market
- Good schools
- Low taxes
- Easy commute

Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Hot summers
- Rising rent prices
- Lack of diversity
What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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7 Replies

Violet Myers
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Vietnamese places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
34 upvotes
Sofia Stewart
Saving this thread
30 upvotes
Brielle Diaz
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
27 upvotes
Doris W.
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The dating scene is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
6 upvotes
portland_samuel
Moved here from San Francisco about 5 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Feel free to reach out with questions..
6 upvotes
Elijah M.
yeah no that's not right
4 upvotes
Lucy W.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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