Battle Creek Metro Area, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
133,846 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$749 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 24
Feb 2 10 26
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 13 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MI State Senate District 18, MI State House District 45, MI
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Schools

Hughes Elementary School
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Marshall Middle School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
Marshall Academy
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gordon Elementary School
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Wright Beauty Academy
10 miles, NW • 1 star
Kellogg Community College
11 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Oaklawn Hospital
4 miles, E • 5 star
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
10 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Sparrow Eaton Hospital
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gerald R Ford International Airport
51 miles, N • 2.3 star
South Bend International Airport
76 miles, W • 1.4 star
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