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Battle Creek, IA

Battle Creek, IA.

Population: 1,287 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,045
1-year appreciation
+13.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$154,296
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ida Grove Municipal Airport (IDG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Median annual property tax
$920
Households with broadband internet
49.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,202
Average weekly wage
$1,149
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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