Battle Creek, Iowa facts for kids
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Battle Creek, Iowa
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Location of Battle Creek, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 700 |
| • Density | 1,223.78/sq mi (472.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51006
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-04870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454386 |
Battle Creek is a city in Ida County, Iowa, United States. The population was 700 at the 2020 census.
History
Battle Creek got its start in the year 1877, following construction of the Chicago and North Western Railway through that territory. It was named after nearby Battle Creek. The town was incorporated in 1880. It is referenced in the 2011 film Butter as the birthplace of fictional character, Bob Pickler.
Celebrations
Battle Creek holds a Fourth of July celebration every year from July 3 through July 5. In 2015 Battle Creek celebrated its sesquicentennial (150 years) over the July 4th holiday. The slogan for their 150th celebration is Small In Size, Big In Heart which shows how much pride this small town takes in this event. During the celebration there is a parade, fireworks, the Fireman's dance, and you can even enter in the frog jumping contest.
Geography
Battle Creek is located at 42°19′1″N 95°35′58″W / 42.31694°N 95.59944°W (42.316842, -95.599583). It is situated on the Maple River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 205 | — |
| 1890 | 387 | +88.8% |
| 1900 | 542 | +40.1% |
| 1910 | 527 | −2.8% |
| 1920 | 785 | +49.0% |
| 1930 | 804 | +2.4% |
| 1940 | 827 | +2.9% |
| 1950 | 873 | +5.6% |
| 1960 | 786 | −10.0% |
| 1970 | 837 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 919 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 818 | −11.0% |
| 2000 | 743 | −9.2% |
| 2010 | 713 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 700 | −1.8% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 713 people, 325 households, and 178 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,426.0 inhabitants per square mile (550.6/km2). There were 368 housing units at an average density of 736.0 per square mile (284.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 325 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
Education
Battle Creek is a part of the Odebolt–Arthur–Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District.
It was formerly a part of the Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District, which was established in 1994, until its merger with the Odebolt–Arthur Community School District on July 1, 2018. Schools serving the community include OABCIG Elementary Ida Grove in Ida Grove, OABCIG Middle School in Odebolt, and OABCIG High School in Ida Grove.
Notable person
- Ed H. Campbell, U.S. Representative from Iowa
See also
In Spanish: Battle Creek (Iowa) para niños
