Battle Creek
A city in Calhoun County, Michigan — population 50,799 as of 2020.
stops being your city.
Battle Creek takes over news, events and the map.
News in Battle Creek
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Albert, Pennock vie for 18th District Senate seat
Experience in Lansing is at the center of Republican state Sen. Thomas Albert’s campaign for re-election, while Democratic challenger Anthony Pennock is emphasizing his experience outside politics and his work as a special education teacher. Albert, 41, of Vergennes Township has…
Government & Civic
BEVERLY JEAN BENJAMIN
Following a fulfilling life of 96 years, Beverly Jean Benjamin passed away peacefully September 10, 2026 in Petoskey, Michigan. Beverly arrived November 27, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was the daughter of Ray and Ella Hamilton. Bev had a younger brother, Gordon, who was…
ObituariesIn and around Battle Creek
See & do
+131 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
+238 more on the mapShops & services
+532 more on the mapMusicians & bands near Battle Creek →
Explore the Greater Battle Creek metro →
Battle Creek changes faster than we can keep up.
Something opened, closed or moved? Tell us and we'll put it right. Our editors review submissions before they publish — you'll need an account with access to send one.
Battle Creek by the numbers
- Area
- 42.59 sq mi (110.3 km²), 1.15 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38
- Households
- 21,128
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $55,693
- Median house value
- $141,900
- Office
- ASST CITY MGR
- Address
- PO BOX 1717, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49016