Battle Creek, IA
Living in Battle Creek
Bikeability35
Walkability79
Commute83
Public Transit35
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports29
Hospitals63
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
748Population+8 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked9%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K45%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$250K to $299K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas3%
Utility gas60%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Battle Creek
United States45
Iowa35
Ida County18
Property Crime in Battle Creek
United States48
Iowa43
Ida County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Battle Creek
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado23
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Battle Creek, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Battle Creek, IA
Danbury Catholic School
8 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
24 miles, SE
St Mary S High School
39 miles, NW
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
39 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Battle Creek, IA
Buena Vista University
30 miles, NE
Morningside College
40 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
45 miles, W
Northwestern College
53 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Battle Creek, IA
Horn Memorial Hospital
7 miles, E
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NE
Mental Health Institute
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Battle Creek, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
40 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
72 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
105 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
113 miles, SE