Battle Creek is a small town of 1,405 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $89,191
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Battle Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Battle Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Battle Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.9
Battle Creek's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Battle Creek costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Battle Creek, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$178,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$863
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,191
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Battle Creek's violent crime rate is 168.1 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
168.1 /100k
Property Crime
908.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Battle Creek is served primarily by BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Battle Creek, NE
National Avg
School District
BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Battle Creek sees average highs of 31.8°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Battle Creek's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Battle Creek roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $178,000 and median rent is $863/month.
Battle Creek's violent crime rate is 168.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 908.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Battle Creek are operated by BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Battle Creek, NE has a population of 1,405, a median household income of $89,191, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Battle Creek averages 31.8°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches
with about 26.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Battle Creek, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68715.
The population of Battle Creek, Nebraska is 1,405 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Battle Creek: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $178,000, median household income $89,191, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Battle Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
