City safety & data profile

Battle CreekMI

Battle Creek, MI is a 52K-resident city in Calhoun County with a median household income of $55,693.

Calhoun County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Battle Creek, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Battle Creek has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $141,900, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

52K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$55,693
Median income
$141,900
Median home
17.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Battle Creek

Battle Creek posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Battle Creek area.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Battle Creek

Where Battle Creek income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,693 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Battle Creek, MI beyond the headline numbers

Battle Creek sits inside Calhoun County, Michigan, at roughly 42.32°N, -85.18°W. Population 51,589, $55,693 median household income. Median home value $141,900, median rent $957. Poverty rate 17.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Battle Creek's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.4%, then high blood pressure at 40.1%. 3 hospitals in/around Battle Creek, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Battle Creek from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
51,589
Battle Creek
Median Income
$55,693
-18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$141,900
-38% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Calhoun County) - Battle Creek's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
134K-1%
Median Income
$63,177+50%
Median Home Value
$162,800+66%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-22%
Unemployment
6.4%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Battle Creek, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$957/mo
Poverty Rate
17.6% +24% vs avg
Unemployment 7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 8.5%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 63.2%
African American 15.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.4%
High Blood Pressure
40.1%
Short Sleep Duration
36.4%
Physical Inactivity
30.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Current Smoking
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.9%
Diabetes
14.3%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.8%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
1
BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
BATTLE CREEK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Battle Creek, MI? ▼
Battle Creek, MI has a population of 51,589 people, located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Battle Creek? ▼
The median household income in Battle Creek, MI is $55,693 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
What is the median home value in Battle Creek? ▼
The median home value in Battle Creek, MI is $141,900. Median rent is $957/month.
What are the top health concerns in Battle Creek? ▼
The top health indicators in Battle Creek include Obesity (44.4%), High Blood Pressure (40.1%), Short Sleep Duration (36.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Battle Creek? ▼
Battle Creek has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Battle Creek? ▼
The median age in Battle Creek, MI is 38 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Battle Creek, MI is located in Calhoun County, Michigan. With a population of 52K and a $55,693 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Battle Creek area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Battle Creek's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Calhoun County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.