Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Old Independence Regional Museum
Museum
Melba Theater
Theatre Arts
Melba
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) F
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (20) C-
Daffin Field
Park
Fitzhugh Park
Park
Fitzhugh Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Kennedy Park
Park
Batesville East Main Historic District
Park
Batesville Water Carnival Stadium
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Batesville Commercial Historic District
Park
Maxfield Park
Park
Polk Bayou Park
Park
West Side Park
Park
Independence County Fairgrounds
Park
Shops (7) F
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Batesville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Batesville is 86/100 - which is equal to Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Batesville crime rates are 2,237 per 100k, which is 28% lower than Arkansas
Property Crime
1,833 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
404 crimes per 100k D+
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employment C

The median income in Batesville is $53,974 - which is 27% higher than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$53,974 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
White River Medical Center
Hospital
Independence County Sheriff's Office
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Batesville Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Northside Fire Department
Fire Station
Northside Fire Station
Fire Station
Southside Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Desha Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Batesville home prices are $132,900 - which is 16% higher than Arkansas
Home Price
$132,900 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Batesville graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Arkansas
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (5) F
Eagle Mountain Magnet School
Central Magnet Math & Science
West Magnet School
High Schools (4) F
Batesville Junior High School
Batesville High School
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ratings A-

Batesville has an overall rating of 78% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B
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Batesville, Arkansas: Everything You Need 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I love my life in Batesville, Arkansas. We moved here 4 years ago in order to be closer to family and this place has been a great fit for my family and I. The area is extremely safe and the crime rate has stayed low, while the cities around here have seen an increase in crime.
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Living in Batesville, Arkansas provides me with everything that I need. This is a mid-sized town and there are multiple stores and restaurants to meet your dining and shopping pleasures. There are also multiple employment opportunities for employment.

The best areas in Batesville, Arkansas are the areas around White River. The White River provides many opportunities for fishing, as well as scenic views and places to picnic. The cost of living here is very affordable. You can choose to rent a home or buy a home and you will be surprised at the prices. Our neighbors here are so incredibly friendly. They have welcomed us into the neighborhood from day one with open arms. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Batesville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Daffin Field
      Fitzhugh Park
      Fitzhugh Park
      Riverside Park
      Riverside Park
      Kennedy Park
      Batesville East Main Historic District
      Batesville Water Carnival Stadium

      Entertainment

      Old Independence Regional Museum
      Melba Theater
      Melba

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Arby's
      KFC
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Batesville? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Batesville.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Batesville? The cost of living in Batesville is 86/100 - which is equal to Arkansas.
      Batesville
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Batesville? Batesville crime rates are 2,237, which are 28% lower than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      2,237 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Batesville? The median income in Batesville is $53,974 which is 27% higher than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $53,9742% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,2529% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Batesville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      White River Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Batesville home prices? Batesville home prices are $132,900 - which is 16% higher than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $132,90028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $63233% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Batesville have good schools? The Batesville graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Batesville a good place to live? Batesville has an overall rating of 78% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      9 total surveys

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