At a Glance
Median Income
$26,227
$14,357 per capita
Home Value
$52,000
Zillow: $91,844
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.6%
25.4% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Batesville residents earn a median household income of $26,227 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,357. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batesville is $52,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,844. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
11.3% of adults in Batesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batesville has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,033
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,227
Per Capita$14,357
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.3%
County GDP$935M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,000
Rent
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$91,844
Housing Units337
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity51.6%
Diabetes25.6%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death15,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation706 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations5
Did You Know?
The median home in Batesville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.