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Batesville, AR
City in Independence County, Arkansas.
Population
11,445
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Batesville and its ZIP codes
Batesville at a glance
- Batesville is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $51,856, 15% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 (13% below Arkansas) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Batesville, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants74
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places20
Housing and community stats
Batesville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,856
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$163,600
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,082), Mexican Americans (1,036), Irish Americans (977).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Batesville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
How people get to work
Batesville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Batesville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Batesville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Batesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoorefieldTown | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SouthsideCity | 4.3 mi | 9.9 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| MagnessTown | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| NewarkCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| CushmanCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Cave CityCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Oil TroughTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| FloralCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| ConcordTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| SidneyTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Batesville, AR in?
- Batesville is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Batesville, AR?
- About 11,445 people live in Batesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Batesville?
- Nearby places include Moorefield (2.8 mi), Southside (4.3 mi), Desha (4.7 mi), Salado (5.4 mi), Sulphur Rock (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023