Battle Creek, Iowa
Among the top 19% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 11% of US places
- top 2% for monthly rent
- top 12% for cost of living
- bottom 12% for broadband access
Limited data for Battle Creek — the figures below are what we have. See Ida County for a fuller picture.
Battle Creek is a small community in Iowa with about 830 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include monthly rent, cost of living, and property crime. It rates lower on amenities nearby and broadband access.
- The median home value in Battle Creek is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Battle Creek is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Battle Creek is $443 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Battle Creek has a violent crime rate of 333/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Battle Creek average around 75°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.9 in
muggy 69%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 88% of US places
Home Value$66k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$443better than 98% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$288better than 48% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 37% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 29% of US places
Sales Tax6.94%better than 68% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.80%better than 50% of US places
Unemployment1.0%better than 76% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.1 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall35.3 inbetter than 27% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 37% of US places
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.2better than 19% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 24% of US places
School Quality81.6better than 76% of US places
Violent Crime333/100kbetter than 75% of US places
Property Crime289/100kbetter than 79% of US places
Community
Population83047th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.874th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0622nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8624th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5280th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.4%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.8/20better than 34% of US places
Airport Distance72 mibetter than 53% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access67.8%better than 12% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.05better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Battle Creek an affordable place to live?
- Battle Creek is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 88% of comparable areas. Median rent is $443.
- Is Battle Creek safe?
- Battle Creek is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 333/100k (better than 75%). Property crime is 289/100k.
- What is the weather like in Battle Creek?
- Battle Creek averages 75°F in July and 20°F in January, with 32.1 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Battle Creek?
- Public-school quality in Battle Creek is above average, scoring better than 76% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.