Battle Creek City, MI

Living in Battle Creek City

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 46
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 36
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Schools 5
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Residents

51k Population -1.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black18%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$3.4k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value -$9.2k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$602 Median Monthly Rent +$61 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Battle Creek City

United States45
Michigan58
Battle Creek Metro Area68
Calhoun County68

Property Crime in Battle Creek City

United States48
Michigan43
Battle Creek Metro Area54
Calhoun County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 16
Feb 26 2 11
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 3 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 40 3 3
Dec 28 2 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Battle Creek City

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Battle Creek City, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Battle Creek City, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Battle Creek City, MI

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Olivet College
18 miles, NE
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Kalamazoo College
19 miles, W
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Albion College
25 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Battle Creek City, MI

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Oaklawn Hospital
14 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Battle Creek City, MI

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