With about 11,385 residents, Batesville is one of Arkansas's notable places. Batesville was founded in 1821 and sits in Independence County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $54,424. Homes carry a median value of $159,200, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.5%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$159,200
Median gross rent
$821/mo
Owner-occupied
50.1%
Median year built
1980
Households
4,227
Avg. household size
2.49
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Batesville has 9 public schools — 3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math52%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12charter
UACCB TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 9–12
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTERMiddleGrades 6–8charter
SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9charter
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 4–6
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–3
WEST MAGNET SCHOOLElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime74% above national
Batesville672
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 129% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime12% below national
Batesville1,711
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Batesville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Batesville.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Independence County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Batesville is in Independence County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Batesville was founded in 1821 and sits in Independence County. Elevation ~103 m.
Map of Batesville
Batesville, AR
Where Batesville is
Historic places
23 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Batesville Confederate MonumentDondy BuildingAdler HouseMitchell HouseSt. Paul's Parish ChurchGlenn HouseHandford, Charles R., HouseHandford, James S., House
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Batesville — frequently asked
What is the population of Batesville, Arkansas?
Batesville has a population of about 11,385, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Batesville?
The median home value in Batesville is $159,200, and the median gross rent is $821/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Batesville safe? What is the crime rate?
Batesville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 672 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Batesville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Independence County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Batesville?
Batesville has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Batesville?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Batesville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.