What are the schools like in Batesville, IN?

Batesville is served primarily by Batesville Community School Corp. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Batesville?

The median household income in Batesville, IN is $72,794 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Batesville, IN?

Batesville has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.6 inches.

Batesville, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Batesville, IN affordable or expensive?

Batesville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Batesville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,700 and the median rent is $659 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Batesville, IN?

Batesville has a violent crime rate of 13.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 310.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Batesville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Batesville is a small town of 7,052 in Indiana, with a median household income of $72,794 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Batesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Batesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Batesville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.1

Batesville's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Batesville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Batesville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$659	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,794	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Batesville's violent crime rate is 13.5 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

13.5 /100k

Property Crime

310.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Batesville is served primarily by Batesville Community School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Batesville, IN	National Avg
School District	Batesville Community School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Batesville sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 17.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Batesville, IN
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	17.6"

Demographics

Metric	Batesville, IN	National Avg
Population	7,052	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morris, IN 3 mi Oldenburg, IN 3 mi New Point, IN 6 mi Hamburg, IN 6 mi Penntown, IN 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Batesville

Batesville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47006

Batesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batesville, IN affordable or expensive?

Batesville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Batesville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $208,700 and median rent is $659/month.

What is the crime rate in Batesville, IN?

Batesville's violent crime rate is 13.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 310.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Batesville?

Public schools in Batesville are operated by Batesville Community School Corp. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Batesville, IN a good place to live?

Batesville, IN has a population of 7,052, a median household income of $72,794, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Batesville?

Batesville averages 36.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 17.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Batesville?

Batesville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47006.

What is the population of Batesville?

The population of Batesville, Indiana is 7,052 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Batesville?

Key numbers for living in Batesville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $208,700, median household income $72,794, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Batesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.