Welcome to Battle Creek ...
The city of Battle Creek is located in Ida County<1>.
The location of Battle Creek has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Battle Creek, you might consider that their post office opened in 1887.
When the people of Battle Creek refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Battle Creekian<3>
A typical abbreviation for Battle Creek: Battle Crk. (or less commonly used: Battle Ck. or Battle Cr.)
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Battle Creek has a population of 689 people<4> (see below for details).
Battle Creek is 1,200 feet [366 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Battle Creek lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Battle Creek is located in the (712) area code.
The ZIP code for Battle Creek: 51006<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Battle Creek had an population of 689 people. This is a decrease of 3.37% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 7.27% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Battle Creek had a population of 713 people (or 10.06% of the total population of Ida County). This makes Battle Creek the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Battle Creek represents 0.02% of the population of Iowa (which has 3,046,355 people), making it the state's 372nd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 713 people, the population of Battle Creek decreased 4.04% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 743 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Battle Creek.
Communities Also Named Battle Creek ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 11 communities that are also named Battle Creek - they are located in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, Saskatchewan, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Battle Creek.
Communities near Battle Creek ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Battle Creek.
- Ida Grove
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ida Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida Grove
- Ida Grove is located in Ida County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,037 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ida Grove <7>
- Holstein
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holstein have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holstein
- Holstein is located in Ida County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,367 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holstein <7>
- Mapleton
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
- Mapleton is located in Monona County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,147 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mapleton <7>
- Odebolt
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odebolt
- Odebolt is located in Sac County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 933 people
- Schleswig
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schleswig have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schleswig
- Schleswig is located in Crawford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 857 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Schleswig <7>
- Correctionville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Correctionville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Correctionville
- Correctionville is located in Woodbury County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 792 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Correctionville <7>
- Anthon
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthon
- Anthon is located in Woodbury County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 553 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anthon <7>
- Charter Oak
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charter Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charter Oak
- Charter Oak is located in Crawford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Charter Oak <7>
- Galva
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galva
- Galva is located in Ida County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 424 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galva <7>
- Ute
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ute have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ute
- Ute is located in Monona County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 337 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ute <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Battle Creek. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Battle Creek.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Battle Creek. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Battle Creek.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Battle Creek. See our Newspapers Page for Battle Creek.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Battle Creek ...
Looking for more information about Battle Creek? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Battle Creek, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Battle Creek.
Adding Battle Creek to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Battle Creek in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Battle Creek was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Battle Creek post office opened in 1887.
We also found Battle Creek in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Battle Creek.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Battle Creek. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Iowa's counties, including Ida, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Battle Creek refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Battle Creek may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Battle Creek. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Battle Creek - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Battle Creek). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Battle Creek or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |