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Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun county, is 95 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Battle Creek is home to some 53,364 residents.
In Battle Creek, about 46% of adults are married.
In 2000, Battle Creek had a median family income of $43,564.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($14,700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Battle Creek. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Battle Creek was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.
In Battle Creek, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Battle Creek let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Battle Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married |  |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone |  | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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