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Battle Creek, MI

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Population
52,021
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
840 ft
Median Home Value
$141,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$957/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,693
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation ranking#24 highest population in MichiganNearest larger communityKalamazoo, Michigan19 miles away · 72,683 residents.

About Battle Creek

Battle Creek is a south-central Michigan city known for food manufacturing, aviation, and a deep regional history. Around 1774, Potawatomi and Ottawa people formed a joint village near the future city. Battle Creek later became nationally associated with cereal and the Kellogg name, while modern local institutions include Western Michigan University's College of Aviation, Duncan Aviation, and WACO Classic Aircraft. Fort Custer Recreation Area adds a large outdoor presence nearby, giving the city a mix of industrial, aviation, and parkland identity.

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

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