Iowa
Battle Creek is a small town in Iowa with a population of 822. Residents earn $59,519 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Battle Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Battle Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Battle Creek is $59,519, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Battle Creek is $72,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $450 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Battle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,519 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,828 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,161 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,968 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 302 |
| County GDP | $746M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.47% |
| Commute Time | 15.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
| Census Median | $72,300 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $110,308 |
| Census Median Rent | $450 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.47% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,456/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3170°N, 95.6000°W |
| County FIPS | 19093 |
Winner: Republican by 53.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.1% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,442/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |