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Battle Creek, IA

Population
678
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,199 ft
Median Home Value
$73,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$480/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Battle Creek

Battle Creek is a quiet, friendly community tucked along the Maple River in western Iowa's Ida County. Established as a railroad stop in the late 1800s, the town today offers a peaceful rural setting surrounded by open fields and rolling hills. It has a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where neighbors know each other and the pace of daily life stays comfortably unhurried.

Local students attend the regional OABCIG school district, which shares elementary, middle, and high school buildings across neighboring Ida Grove and Odebolt. Living here puts you right by outdoor recreation along the river and gives you an easy commute down Highway 175 for groceries, dining, and healthcare. It is a practical, welcoming spot for anyone looking for affordable housing and a close-knit country community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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