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Battle Creek, MI

Founded 1831Calhoun CountyElev. 256 m
Population
52,392
Median home
$127,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
36
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Battle Creek

Battle Creek is a city in Michigan with about 52,392 residents. Battle Creek was founded in 1831 and sits in Calhoun County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $51,699. Homes carry a median value of $127,600, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (62.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
52,392
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$51,699
Per-capita income
$29,763
Poverty rate
18%
High-school grad or higher
90%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg. commute
18.9 min
Work from home
7.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White62.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Black15.6%
Asian4.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.1%
Production, transportation & material moving24.1%
Service20.1%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$127,600
Median gross rent
$934/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1956
Households
21,233
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Battle Creek has 36 public schools — 18 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading43%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Battle Creek Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Battle Creek MathSci CenterHighGrades 8–12
Calhoun Area Career CenterHighGrades 10–12
Harper Creek High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lakeview Alternative High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lakeview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Michigan Youth Challenge AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Pennfield Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HSHighGrades 9–12
WK Kellogg Preparatory High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Battle Creek STEM Innovation CenterMiddleGrades 6–8
Harper Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Northwestern Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime239% above national
Battle Creek1,309
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 39% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% above national
Battle Creek2,977
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Battle Creek Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Battle Creek.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Calhoun County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Battle Creek is in Calhoun County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Battle Creek was founded in 1831 and sits in Calhoun County. Elevation ~256 m.

Population trend
56K10K52,39218902024
Map of Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
Where Battle Creek is
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Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Battle Creek City HallBattle Creek Post OfficePenn Central Railway StationKellogg, W.K., HouseArnold, Adam C., BlockPenniman CastleMilk Producers Company BarnBoys' Club Building
Notable people from Battle Creek
Jason NewstedRob Van DamBetty HuttonRick SnyderJohn KitzmillerWill Keith KelloggLance BarberWatts S. HumphreyNate HuffmanDick Martin
People searches in Battle Creek
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Nearby cities
Kalamazoo (18 mi)Portage (20 mi)Jackson (42 mi)Kentwood (44 mi)Lansing (45 mi)Wyoming (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Battle Creek, MI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Battle Creek, Michigan.

Edward Eugene White, 59ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49037
AKA Edward White White, Gene White
Paul Robert Thompson Ii, 38
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014
AKA Paul Robert Thompson
Joshua Ryan Moore, 37ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49015
Donald William Smith, 68
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49015
AKA Donald W Smith
Jason Michael Carter, 32ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014
AKA Jason Carter
Jason Dean Thomas, 48ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014
Brian Scott Moore, 49ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014
AKA Brian Moore
Kevin Theodore Wilson, 42ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49015
Mark Steven Anderson, 68ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49017
Daniel Edward Smith, 68ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014
AKA Daniel Smith
Thomas R Walker Sr, 66ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014
Thomas Leroy Wilson, 69ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49037
AKA Thomas L Wilson, Tom Wilson
Richard Allen Johnson, 70ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49017
AKA Chester James, Richard Allan Johnson
Jose Horacio Martinez, 40ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49017
William Leronzo Johnson, 45ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49017
AKA Leronzo William Johnson, Little Gen Johnson
David Joseph Campbell, 50ABSCONDER
Battle Creek · Calhoun County · 49014

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Battle Creek — frequently asked

What is the population of Battle Creek, Michigan?
Battle Creek has a population of about 52,392, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Battle Creek?
The median home value in Battle Creek is $127,600, and the median gross rent is $934/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Battle Creek safe? What is the crime rate?
Battle Creek Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,309 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Battle Creek face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Calhoun County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek has 36 public schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Battle Creek?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Battle Creek. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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