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Battle Creek, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
52,392
Population
1,230/sq mi density
$51,699
Median Income
$29,763 per capita
$127,600
Home Value
$174,076 Zillow
$934
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
937
Violent Crime/100K
3,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,699 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
937 violent crimes/100K (147% 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. 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.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 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 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").