Economy & Jobs — Battle Creek, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,688 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,828 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 451 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.8% |
| Construction | 25.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
