Batesville, AR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Batesville, AR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 38,3452024 est.
- Establishments
- 810CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 3
The Batesville, AR area
The Batesville, AR micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arkansas and had 38,345 residents in July 2024, up 1.1% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 729th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 760th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Independence County, AR | 38,345 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Batesville, AR
County Business Patterns counted 810 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 16,206 people in mid-March with $832.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 20.0 employees per establishment. 49.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (157), health care and social assistance (111), and other services (except public administration) (94).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 157 | 1,786 | $57,801,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 111 | 3,411 | $193,035,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 94 | 655 | $21,510,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 73 | 1,313 | $21,891,000 |
| Construction (23) | 60 | 984 | $54,653,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 55 | 228 | $14,471,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 49 | 498 (high noise) | $29,493,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 43 | 5,185 | $325,456,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 34 | 471 | $31,422,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 32 | 409 | $15,542,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 28 | 339 | $18,782,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 24 | 81 | $4,320,000 |
| Information (51) | 16 | 129 | $6,078,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 9 | 416 | $12,032,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 35 | $884,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 151 (high noise) | $18,683,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 5 | 100 (high noise) | $5,896,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 9 (high noise) | $402,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Batesville, AR compared with the U.S.
Batesville, AR has 21.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 14.1% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 20.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $51,380 (24.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.4% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 401 | 49.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 173 | 21.4% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 110 | 13.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 81 | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 44 | 5.4% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Batesville, AR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 41 have a published Census count in Batesville, AR. The largest are limited-service restaurants (31), physician practices (21), and full-service restaurants (20). Relative to population, general automotive repair shops are the most over-represented: 33.9 per 100,000 residents against 25.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 31 | 663 | 21.4 |
| Physician practices | 21 | 121 | 5.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 20 | 323 | 16.1 |
| Law offices | 18 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 17 | 69 | 4.1 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | 661 | 47.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 13 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 10 | 78 | 7.8 |
| Chiropractic offices | 9 | 42 | 4.7 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 9 | 180 | 20.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | — | — |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 7 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 | 96 | 13.7 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 46 | 6.6 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | 105 | 15.0 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 6 | 297 | 49.5 |
| Electrical contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Site preparation contractors | 6 | 30 | 5.0 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 6 | — | — |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 6 | 71 | 11.8 |
| Sporting goods stores | 6 | 44 | 7.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 5 | 114 | 22.8 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 5 | 41 | 8.2 |
| Residential remodelers | 5 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 5 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Batesville, AR
The area's named cities and towns have 20 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 3 area codes; 870 has the most (85%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville, AR | 11,539 | 327, 870 | 13 |
| Newark, AR | 1,177 | 870 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Batesville, AR business
The comparison below uses 20 users, the rounded average establishment size in Batesville, AR. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $499.00 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $600.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $399.00 a month for 20 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $380.00 | $4,560.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $460.00 | $5,520.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $600.00 | $7,200.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Batesville, AR
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Batesville, AR is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Batesville, AR?
870, 501, and 327, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Batesville, AR area?
810 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Batesville, AR?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 20-person team that is $399.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $499.00 a month (checked September 28, 2026).