BatesvilleEconomy & Jobs
$62,292 is the median household income in Batesville (1.1× below Ripley County median $70,573; 1.2× below Indiana median $71,957), with homes at a median value of $225,400. The surrounding county supports 4,084 jobs (avg $44,624).
- $73,995 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Indiana $69,524).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $62,292 — below the Indiana median ($66,219). Poverty rate 14.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 48% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $11,030 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $816,164 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $73,995 (vs Indiana $69,524) |
| Median Household Income | $62,292 (vs Indiana $66,219) |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 4,084 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $182,264,197 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $44,624 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BATESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 84.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 40.0% |
| Pct Walked | 10.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12