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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,300
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$450/mo
61% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
434
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$136,802
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.9%
Owner-Occupied
20.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$450/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,802 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $450 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 434 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |