City profile
Batesville, AR
Independence County · Population 11,445
Batesville is a town in Independence County, AR with about 11,445 residents and a typical home value near $164,000. It is 80 miles from Little Rock, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$163,600
Typical monthly housing
$968
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Earthquake, Tornado
Nearest major airport
105 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 19% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
11,445
Black population
2.9%
County
Independence County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 11,445 residents
- Typical home value about $164,000
- 80 miles from Little Rock, AR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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