Batesville, Arkansas
Batesville is a city of 11,445 people in Independence County, Arkansas, founded in 1821.
Why visit Batesville
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Melba Theater, Allen Hill, Batesville Commercial Historic District and Adler House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Batesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Batesville
Batesville is the largest city in and the county seat of Independence County, Arkansas, United States, 80 miles (128 km) northeast of Little Rock, the state capital. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,191. The city serves as a regional manufacturing and distribution hub for the Ozark Mountain region and Northeast Arkansas.
From the Wikipedia article Batesville, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks27
Batesville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Park in the United States of America
Adler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United States historic place
Bartlett-Kirk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Batesville, Arkansas
Batesville Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Batesville East Main Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Park in the United States of America
Captain John T. Warner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Batesville, Arkansas
Central Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Charles R. Handford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Cook-Morrow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Dondy Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Batesville, United States of America
Edward Dickinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Batesville, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Independence County
Garrott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes18
China King Super Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
1238 North Saint Louis Street, Batesville
Mo,We-Su 11:00-19:00
Crumbs Up Bakery
Bakery · 1.2 mi
700 Harrison Street, Batesville
Tu-Sa 07:30-14:00
Colton's Steak House & Grill
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi
1553 South Saint Louis Street, Batesville
Sarah Dipity
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
Tu-Fr 10:00-14:00; Mo 17:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 1.0 mi
755 South Saint Louis Street, Batesville
10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.9 mi
1436 Harrison Street, Batesville
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Freddy's
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 1.1 mi
1190 South Saint Louis Street, Batesville
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
6 more on the map.
History
Batesville is the second oldest municipality after the town of Georgetown — and the oldest city — in the state of Arkansas. It was named for the first territorial delegate from Arkansas to the Congress of the United States, James Woodson Bates, who settled in the town. The town has also gone by the names of Napoleon and Poke Bayou.
In early days, Batesville was an important port on the White River and served as an entry point to the interior of northern Arkansas. Batesville played a large role in the settling of the Ozark Mountains region and served as the central land office for northern Arkansas.
From the History section of Batesville, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship29
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
St. Paul's Parish Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
3800 Harrison Street, Batesville
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Batesville Junior High School Charter
School · 0.9 mi
#2 Pioneer Drive, Batesville
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
School · 1.0 mi
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
School · 1.8 mi
2005 White Drive, Batesville
Healthcare3
Map of Batesville
134 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 38°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Batesville L&D 1 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Independence County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-08: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Batesville Regional Airport (BVX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Southside 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Cave City 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Diaz 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Newport 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Melbourne 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Mountain View 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Heber Springs 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Bald Knob 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Judsonia 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Searcy 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Josephine street, Misterhaha, Public domain
- Batesville Commercial District Main and Central, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles R. Handford House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Paul's Parish Church Batesville, Arkansas, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Batesville East Main Historic District, 6 of 6, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirk House 11 June 2016, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Batesville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wycough-Jones House, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchell House, Batesville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moorefield School, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wyatt House, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- School Addition Historic District, 4 of 9, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- National Guard Armory Batesville, Arkansas, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cook-Morrow House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward Dickinson House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James S. Handford House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Avenue Bridge, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Dondy Building, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenn House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Luster Urban Farmstead, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adler House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Confederate Monument and Courthouse Bell, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Wheel Store, Kennethrorie, CC BY-SA 3.0
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