At a Glance
Median Income
$46,492
$29,220 per capita
Home Value
$190,800
Zillow: $195,020
Median Rent
$902/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
4,534/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Batesville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Batesville residents earn a median household income of $46,492 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,220. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 653 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batesville is $190,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,020. Median rent is $902/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Batesville reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,534/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Batesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batesville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,432
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,492
Per Capita$29,220
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,416M
Avg Weekly Wage$850
Housing
A
Home Value$190,800
Rent$902
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$195,020
Housing Units3,090
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property4,534/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault263/100K
Burglary664/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Batesville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.