At a Glance
Median Income
$51,699
$29,763 per capita
Home Value
$127,600
Zillow: $174,076
Median Rent
$934/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
937/100K
3,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $51,699 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,763. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,626 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Battle Creek is $127,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,076. Median rent is $934/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Battle Creek reports 937 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 147% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,249/100K. The murder rate is 8.3/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Battle Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Battle Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population52,392
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,699
Per Capita$29,763
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,600
Rent$934
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$174,076
Housing Units23,789
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent937/100K
Property3,249/100K
Murder8.3/100K
Assault719/100K
Burglary759/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation945 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Battle Creek was founded in 1831.
The median home in Battle Creek was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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