Battle Creek, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
822
Population
1,442/sq mi density
$59,519
Median Income
$31,828 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$136,802 Zillow
$450
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,519 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $450/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Battle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3170°N, 95.6000°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Battle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").