Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 19.8%
(12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.4% for Black residents, 54.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.0% for American Indian residents, 73.9% for other race residents)
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
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Ancestries: American (13.1%), German (10.2%), English (9.5%), European (7.6%), Irish (4.5%), Italian (2.2%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 12/20/1848
Elevation: 338 feet
Land area: 10.4 square miles.
Population density: 1,073 people per square mile (low).
719 residents are foreign born (5.1% Latin America, 0.7% Asia).
This city:
6.4%
Arkansas:
4.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $874 (0.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $720 (0.6%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (53.3 miles , pop. 55,515).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (104.5 miles , pop. 650,100).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (358.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (3.1%)
Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.9%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
Registered nurses (3.5%)
Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
Average climate in Batesville, Arkansas
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Batesville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 140% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/15/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Batesville city center killed 2 peopleand injured 13 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/15/1968, a category F4 tornado 12.9 miles away from the city center killed 7 peopleand injured 24 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Batesville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 490% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 74.4 miles away from the city center On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from Batesville center On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 115.3 miles away from the city center On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 52.5 miles away from the city center On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 53.2 miles away from Batesville center On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 298.9 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Independence County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20 Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 17, Floods: 16, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Batesville:
CARING HANDS HOSPICE (2000 HARRISON STREET - SUITE E)
WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 1710 HARRISON STREET)
BATESVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER (1975 WHITE DRIVE)
ROLLING HILLS NURSING CENTER (1680 BATESVILLE BOULEVARD)
WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER RECUPERATION CENTER (1710 HARRISON STREET)
WOOD-LAWN, INC. (2901 NEELEY ST)
DAVITA - INDEPENDENCE COUNTY DX (1700 HARRISON ST STE F)
APPROVE HOME MEDICAL SERVICES (2000 EAST HARRISON ST SUITE E)
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (120 WEAVER AVENUE)
PROGRESSIVE HOME CARE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY (1929 HARRISON STREET)
WHITE RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,880,305; Location: 368 E. MAIN STREET; 169,942 books; 6,654 audio materials; 3,725 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 82 state licensed databases; 445 print serial subscriptions)
Notable locations in Batesville: Batesville Country Club (A), Southerland Park Golf Course (B), Independence County Courthouse (C), Batesville Fire Station 1 (D), Woodland Nursing Home (E), White River Regional Library (F), 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force (G), Independence County Sheriff's Office (H), Vital Link, Incorporated (Ambulance Services) (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Batesville include: North Heights Church of Christ (A), Hope Lutheran Church (B), Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (C), West Baptist Church (D), Twentieth Street Baptist Church (E), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (F), Saint Marys Catholic Church (G), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (H), Harrison Street Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Batesville include: Batesville Commercial Historic District (1), Batesville East Main Historic District (2), Fitzhugh Park (3), Daffin Field (4), Riverside Park (5), Kennedy Park (6), Batesville Water Carnival Stadium (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attractions: Museum-Old Independence Regional (380 South 9th Street), Jonclo Amusements (Amusement & Theme Parks; 100 Industrial Drive), Ozark Gateway Tourist Council (1652 White Drive).
Hotels: Ramada Inn (1325 North Saint Louis), Economy Inn (Highway 233 North), Super 8 Motel of Batesville (1287 North Saint Louis), Comfort Suites (1227 North Saint Louis), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (1130 White Drive), Best Western Scenic Motor Inn (773 Batesville Boulevard).
Courts: Independence County - Municipal Court Clerk (368 East Main Street), Independence County - Juvenile Drug Court (368 East Main Street), Independence County - Circuit Court Reporter (192 East Main Street).
Birthplace of: Charlie Strong - College football player, Mark Martin - Nextel Cup series NASCAR driver (born: Jan 9, 1959), Rick Monday - Baseball player, Rich Griffith - Football player.
Independence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Batesville and their reported violations in the past:
BETHESDA WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 1,302, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-09-2009), St Public Notif received (FEB-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2009)
CAMPBELL STATION WATERWORKS (Population served: 240, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-27-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2013)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-02-2012), St Public Notif received (JAN-14-2013), St Compliance achieved (2 times from OCT-02-2013 to NOV-05-2013)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-19-2006), St Compliance achieved (DEC-09-2008)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-09-2008)
5 routine major monitoring violations
2 minor monitoring violations
ALICIA WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 173, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2012), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2010), St Admin Penalty assessed (MAY-05-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-29-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-2009), St Public Notif received (SEP-29-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-2009), St Admin Penalty assessed (MAY-05-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-08-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-13-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-03-2009), St Admin Penalty assessed (MAY-05-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-05-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-25-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2008), St Compliance achieved (APR-13-2009), St Admin Penalty assessed (MAY-05-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-04-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-16-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-25-2008), St Compliance achieved (APR-13-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-2011), St Public Notif received (APR-19-2011), St Admin Penalty assessed (MAY-05-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-31-2011), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JAN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-04-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-16-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-25-2008), St Compliance achieved (APR-13-2009), St AO (w/penalty) issued (FEB-09-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2012)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-04-2006), St Public Notif received (OCT-11-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-13-2009)
3 routine major monitoring violations
5 minor monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Batesville that have no violations reported:
BATESVILLE WATER UTILITIES (Population served: 11,245,Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This city:
2.4 people
Arkansas:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
61.1%
Whole state:
67.6%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:
5.7%
Whole state:
5.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households
People in group quarters in Batesville in 2010:
361 people in college/university student housing
258 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
91 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
10 people in residential treatment centers for adults
8 people in group homes intended for adults
People in group quarters in Batesville in 2000:
361 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
221 people in nursing homes
119 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
84 people in homes for the mentally ill
19 people in unknown juvenile institutions
18 people in homes for the mentally retarded
Banks with branches in Batesville (2011 data):
The Citizens Bank: Westside Branch, St Louis Street Branch, Airport Branch, Eagle Mountain Branch, Motor Bank Branch, at 3rd And College Streets. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $538.2 mil, Deposits: $435.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Bancshares Of Batesville, Inc.
First Community Bank: at 1325 Harrison Street, Eagle Mountain Branch, Southside Branch. Info updated 2010/04/01: Bank assets: $738.3 mil, Deposits: $597.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.
Merchants & Planters' Bank: Southside Branch at 851 Batesville Boulevard, branch established on 1998/01/02; Batesville Main Office at 555 East Main, branch established on 1998/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $215.6 mil, Deposits: $192.9 mil, headquarters in Newport, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: M&P Community Bancshares, Inc. 401(K) Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Southern Bank: First Branch at 1583 South St. Louis Street, branch established on 2005/08/01. Info updated 2010/12/20: Bank assets: $773.3 mil, Deposits: $630.2 mil, headquarters in Poplar Bluff, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
Regions Bank: Batesville Branch at 1141 East Harrison Street, branch established on 1992/03/27. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
First National Banking Company: Batesville Branch at 1388 Harrison Street, branch established on 2005/07/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $359.8 mil, Deposits: $292.3 mil, headquarters in Ash Flat, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Fnbc Bancorp Inc
Liberty Bank of Arkansas: Batesville Branch at 1240 Main Street, branch established on 2005/02/17. Info updated 2008/10/31: Bank assets: $2,807.0 mil, Deposits: $2,160.9 mil, headquarters in Jonesboro, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 46 total offices, Holding Company: Liberty Bancshares, Inc
Bank of America, National Association: Batesville Main Branch at 250 South Broad Street, branch established on 1910/03/10. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
Religion statistics for Batesville, AR (based on Independence County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
17,227
85
Mainline Protestant
2,988
16
Other
366
3
Catholic
350
1
Black Protestant
308
2
None
15,408
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 188. The highest number of reported fires - 248 took place in 2006, and the least - 47 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.5%), and Structure Fires (30.1%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Batesville, AR