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Batesville.
About
Life in Batesville
Batesville is a community of 11,385 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $51,856, median rent runs about $882 per month, and median home values are around $163,600. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Batesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Foreign-Born
9.8%
Broadband Internet
86.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.8% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Batesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Batesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (31.0%), and 13.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.5%
of households
Married Couples
44.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Batesville
In Batesville, rent runs 7% below the AR average, and home values are 13% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$826
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $177,139 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below AR average
Unemployment in Batesville
Unemployment in Independence County, which includes Batesville, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Batesville: Independence County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Independence County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Batesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute12.9 min avg
How Batesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Batesville, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 91% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Safetyviolent crime 67% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Batesville runs 67% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
550.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,402
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Batesville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Independence County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Independence County, which includes Batesville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 9 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Independence County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Batesville) is typically good — 76 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
76
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jackson County, AR (25 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Batesville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
81
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 3.56" |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 3.73" |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 4.74" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 5.58" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.97" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.73" |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.09" |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.48" |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.60" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 4.87" |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 4.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Batesville
Batesville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
White River Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Batesville
Batesville's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Batesville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 648 students · in-state tuition $31,000 · 48% graduate · median earnings $49,833 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Buffalo National River, 74 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Batesville
Batesville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Buffalo National River (74 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Buffalo National River
National River
74 mi awayLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayOzark National Scenic Riverways
National Scenic Riverways
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Batesville
Independence County Library
367 East Main Street, Batesville
Cities Near Batesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Batesville FAQ
Is Batesville, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Batesville's median rent is $882/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,856/year. Median home value is $163,600.
Is Batesville, Arkansas safe?⌄
Batesville's violent crime rate was 551 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1402 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Batesville, Arkansas?⌄
Independence County, which includes Batesville, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Batesville, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Batesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $882/month and median household income is $51,856/year. The median home value is $163,600. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Batesville, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Batesville is 13 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from