Battle Creek, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
52,392
Population
1,230/sq mi density
$51,699
Median Income
$29,763 per capita
$127,600
Home Value
$183,528 Zillow
$934
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,128
Violent Crime/100K
2,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,699 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,128 violent crimes/100K (197% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Battle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 43.7 sq mi (113.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2992°N, 85.2293°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Battle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").