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Batavia, IA


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Batavia, Iowa

Batavia, Iowa, in Jefferson county, is 56 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 182 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 500 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Batavia

In Batavia, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Batavia had a median family income of $39,063. Batavia is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Batavia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Batavia that were owner-occupied was 86%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Batavia, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Batavia Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Batavia, IA

Comparing Batavia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built34
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