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

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
1,128
per 100,000 residents
197% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
2,577
per 100,000 residents
31% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
8.2 avg 6.3
Rape
112.8 avg 40.0
Robbery
55.6 avg 73.9
Assault
951.6 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
516.7 avg 271.0
Theft
1,723.3 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
302.5 avg 282.7
Arson
34.3

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime1,128.1
Murder8.2
Rape112.8
Robbery55.6
Aggravated Assault951.6

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime2,576.7
Burglary516.7
Theft/Larceny1,723.3
Vehicle Theft302.5
Arson34.3

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)20