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Battle Creek, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Madison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,478 Population 2,082/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $32,517 per capita
$188,100 Home Value $268,644 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 2,456 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,100 home value, $1,108/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Battle Creek, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,750
25% above
$32,517 per capita
Home Value
$188,100
33% below
Zillow: $268,644
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
55% below
2,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
308 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)

Income
125%
Home Value
67%
Rent
95%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Battle Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,517. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Battle Creek is $188,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,644. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Battle Creek reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.

Education

25.7% of adults in Battle Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Battle Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,478
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,082/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$32,517
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$3,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,100
Rent$1,108
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$268,644
Housing Units495
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property2,456/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain27.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,592 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Battle Creek was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.