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Batesville, Indiana

Introduction to 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 2000 census, 6,033 people lived in Batesville.

Batesville History

The city of Batesville was founded by George H. Dunn in 1852, in order to begin the John Callahan Trust Company, which was established to buy land to create new towns. Batesville was named after Joshua Bates, who platted the city, which was then a town. The first major builder in Batesville was Henry Boehringer, a German immigrant.

Batesville and Nearby Attractions

  • Milan '54 Museum
  • Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
  • Brush Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  • McMaze Indiana

Things To Do In Batesville

People in Batesville have access to many recreational activities. They may tour the Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse and Chapel, visit the Michaela Farms or explore the Weberding's hand-carving wood shop. Walking or biking at Brum Woods, or fishing at Memorial Pool may also be enjoyed. Golfers can play at Hillcrest, Cricket Ridge or North Branch Golf Course. Other attractions of Batesville are McMaze Indiana, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and the Newport Aquarium.

Batesville Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Batesville Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Art Academy of Cincinnati, Bethany Theological Seminary, and Cincinnati Christian University.

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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