Battle Creek, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Madison County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,478
Population
2,082/sq mi density
$93,750
Median Income
$32,517 per capita
$188,100
Home Value
$284,788 Zillow
$1,108
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
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
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Battle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,592 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9981°N, 97.5995°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Battle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").