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Batesville, Mississippi
City · Population 7,356 · #50 in Mississippi
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About Batesville
Set in the northern part of Mississippi, Batesville is a close-knit town counting 7,356 people who proudly call it home.
Batesville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 19.95 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 369 residents per square mile.
📰 Batesville News Today
- Jimmy "Jim" Warren Edwards,Sr. Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Charleston, MS - WMC Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Chad Deaton Smith Obituary Aug 14, 2026 wellsfuneralhome.net · Aug 14
- Wayne Arnold Brown Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Batesville, MS - WMC Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Lockers Manufacturing expanding production in Batesville Mississippi Development Authority · May 11
- Company invests $9.7M in Batesville, MS, expansion, creating 25 jobs - The Clarion-Ledger The Clarion-Ledger · May 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Batesville Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Batesville — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,356.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Batesville
- Waffle House — american
- Cafe Olé — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Batesville
- American League Park reviews ★
- Batesville Mounds reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Patton Lane Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Batesville
- BATESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BATESVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
- BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- BATESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- SOUTH PANOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Panola Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,356
Rank in state#50 of 299
Land area19.95 sq mi
Density369/sq mi
Coordinates34.3210, -89.9249