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Batesville, IN


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Batesville, Indiana

Batesville, Indiana, in Ripley county, is 35 miles W of Hamilton, Ohio (center to center) and 42 miles W of Cincinnati, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 6,033 people lived in Batesville.

The People and Families of Batesville

In Batesville, about 62% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Batesville without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Batesville had a median family income of $58,590. Many people in Batesville make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Batesville doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Indiana. In Batesville, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Batesville residents donated more money ($13,550) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Batesville.

Batesville Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Batesville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Batesville as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Batesville, 92% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Batesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBatesville Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Batesville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Batesville Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Batesville Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Batesville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Batesville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Batesville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Batesville College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Batesville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Batesville, IN

Comparing Batesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010

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