Battle Creek, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
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
52,392 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,699 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$739 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
6
Battle Creek Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
5
Battle Creek Metro Area
5
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 24
Feb 2 11 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 2 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 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 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MI State Senate District 18, MI State House District 44, MI
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Schools

Prairieview School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lakeview Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Calhoun Christian School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Wright Beauty Academy
2 miles, E • 1 star
Kellogg Community College
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
Oaklawn Hospital
14 miles, SE • 5 star
Borgess Medical Center
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Bronson Methodist Hospital
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gerald R Ford International Airport
43 miles, N • 2.3 star
South Bend International Airport
69 miles, W • 1.4 star
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