At a Glance
Median Income
$59,519
$31,828 per capita
Home Value
$72,300
Zillow: $136,802
Median Rent
$450/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.9% smoking rate
How Battle Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Battle Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Battle Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Battle Creek residents earn a median household income of $59,519 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,828. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Battle Creek is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,802. Median rent is $450/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.1% of adults in Battle Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Battle Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population822
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,442/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,519
Per Capita$31,828
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,300
Rent$450
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$136,802
Housing Units434
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,198 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Battle Creek was built in 1938.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.