Batesville, Arkansas · ZIP 72501

Batesville — ZIP 72501

Batesville (72501) scores 63/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $182K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency37%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$182K

Median rent$864/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$182K

Median Rent

$864/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

560

Violent Crime

165

Property Crime

395

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Independence County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–03	852	62%	37%
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	905	57%	44%
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	04–06	450	51%	31%
SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	10–12	464	37%	42%
WEST MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	599	35%	31%
SOUTHSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–09	427	34%	35%
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER	06–08	690	30%	38%
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER	09–12	986	24%	37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

25,988

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72501 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 72501 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72501 is approximately $182K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 72501 in Batesville has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.