City profile
Battle Creek, MI
Calhoun County · Population 52,374
Battle Creek is a city in Calhoun County, MI with about 52,374 residents and a typical home value near $142,000. It is 51 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$141,900
Typical monthly housing
$922
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 75/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
43 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
52,374
Black population
15.8%
County
Calhoun County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 52,374 residents
- Typical home value about $142,000
- 51 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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