Battle creek is located in Ida county Iowa with a geographic area of 0.6 square miles. The total population in Battle creek is 844 with 45.0% male and 55.0% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 23.8% of the population and over age 65 is 25.2% of the population. The median household income is $52,875, per capita income is $26,316. There are a total of 361 housing units with 76.5% owner occupied. Education includes 42.1% of residents that are high school graduates and 8.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Battle creek in the summer is 72 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.