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Batavia, IA

City in Jefferson County, Iowa.

Population

536

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

870

ZIP codes

0

Batavia and its ZIP codes

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Batavia at a glance

  • Batavia is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 25% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,600 (46% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,021 a month.

Local data for Batavia, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Batavia, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,250

Poverty rate

9.7%

Median home value

$111,600

Median rent

$1,021/mo

Homeownership

78.5%

Bachelor's or higher

17.0%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (187), Irish Americans (54), Dutch Americans (25).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Batavia.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,791

7,058 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,917

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$126M

FY 2026, $8,052 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Batavia, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone95.9%
  • Carpooled0.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Batavia, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

413

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 14°F

38.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Batavia, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.5%

U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities near Batavia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EldonCity6.2 mi1.1
LibertyvilleCity6.7 mi0.5
AgencyCity7.3 mi0.6
Maharishi Vedic CityCity9.1 mi3.3
PackwoodCity10 mi0.7
FairfieldCity10 mi6.6
DoudsCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
FlorisCity13 mi0.6
LeandoCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
OttumwaCity13 mi16.1
MartinsburgCity13 mi0.4
HedrickCity14 mi1.6
BirminghamCity14 mi1
OllieCity15 mi1
RichlandCity16 mi1
HayesvilleCity19 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Batavia, IA in?
Batavia is in Jefferson County, Iowa.
What is the population of Batavia, IA?
About 536 people live in Batavia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Batavia?
Nearby places include Eldon (6.2 mi), Libertyville (6.7 mi), Agency (7.3 mi), Maharishi Vedic City (9.1 mi), Packwood (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023