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Batesville

#16 in Best Places to Retire in Arkansas
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Arkansas
  • 38 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Batesville is a town in Arkansas with a population of 10,568. Batesville is in Independence County. Living in Batesville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Batesville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Batesville are above average.
    Population
    10,568

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $120,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $597
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      287.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      102
      40.7
    • Robbery
      37.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      445.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,309.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      129.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%

    Working in Batesville

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,049
    National
    $55,322
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    38 reviews
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    My family are all from Batesville, but I grew up in Little Rock. Batesville is far behind the times, and there are not many things to do. People with money do well here, but the average person is not easily welcomed here. I've never seen a town so political. It's all about who you know!
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    I was born and raised here! It may be small, but I love it here! I am raising my daughter here! I have grown to love this place and all of its adventures. The safety is very great, its family friendly, the cost of living is not bad, the schools are smaller than big cities, but it works! There are many different job titles and openings all around. I have grown quite fond of my little country town.
    My experience living in Batesville, Ar is that it is an awesome place to raise a family. Virtually no crime at all. Batesville sets on the White River so fishing is abundant, the park at the river is a great place to take your children for an afternoon of fun and fishing. Small town community where you know your neighbor, and the community is experiencing lots of growth. I would like to see change is tax rates needs to be lowered. Batesville is on of the highest in taxes in the state of Ar. I would also like to see The housing market prices drop some. I feel that for the employment and size of our town the housing market prices are above average. Overall this is a great place to live. I raised my family here, now my children are raising their families here.