Battle Creek, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 1,175 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.5%
 
Males: 570  (48.5%)
Females: 605  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68701, 68715.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $86,548 (it was $43,906 in 2000)
Battle Creek:

$86,548
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,433 (it was $16,996 in 2000)

Battle Creek city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $201,202 (it was $78,300 in 2000)
Battle Creek:

$201,202
NE:

$232,400

Median gross rent in 2022: $859.

March 2022 cost of living index in Battle Creek: 74.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.8%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 22.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Battle Creek, NE (2022)
    • 1,35195.7%White alone
    • 211.5%Two or more races
    • 110.8%Hispanic
    • 90.6%Asian alone

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According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Battle Creek, Nebraska as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Battle Creek is 641 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (61.8%), English (18.5%), American (5.1%), Danish (2.6%), Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/21/1873

Elevation: 1590 feet

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 1,811 people per square mile   (low).

Battle Creek, Nebraska map

13 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Nebraska:

7.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,724 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,335 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (70.6 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (95.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (510.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Meadow Grove, NE (2.7 miles ),
Norfolk, NE (3.1 miles ),
Hadar, NE (3.2 miles ),
Tilden, NE (3.5 miles ),
Woodland Park, NE (3.7 miles ),
Madison, NE (3.7 miles ),
Pierce, NE (3.8 miles ),
Hoskins, NE (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.00 N, Longitude: 97.60 W

Area code: 402

Distribution of median household income in Battle Creek, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Battle Creek, NE in 2022
Battle Creek satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $320,000
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $337,100
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $234,300
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $230,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $277,700
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $239,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $140,800
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $139,300
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $107,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $77,300
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $91,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Battle Creek, NE residents
Average permit cost in Battle Creek, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +154 (+15.3%).
Most common industries in Battle Creek, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (11.6%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Utilities (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.2%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Battle Creek, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Battle Creek, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Battle Creek-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the Battle Creek city center .

On 5/30/1954, a category F4 tornado 16.8 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Battle Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 297% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 85.0 miles away from Battle Creek center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 387.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 178.4 miles away from Battle Creek center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 680.1 miles away from Battle Creek center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 215.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 35.7 miles away from Battle Creek center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Battle Creek topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Battle Creek:

  • COMMUNITY PRIDE CARE CENTER (901 SOUTH 4TH STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Battle Creek:

  • FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)
  • LUTHERAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)
  • ASERACARE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - NORFOLK (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)
  • ST JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)
  • ST. JOSEPH'S REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)
  • NORTHEAST NEBRASKA DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; NORFOLK, NE)

Airports located in Battle Creek:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Battle Creek:

  • Northeast Community College (about 11 miles; Norfolk, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 35 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of South Dakota (about 65 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 73 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Central Community College (about 87 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 94 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 95 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

Public high school in Battle Creek:

Public elementary/middle school in Battle Creek:

Private elementary/middle school in Battle Creek:

  • ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 141, Location: 102 W MARTIN ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Battle Creek

Library in Battle Creek:

  • BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $100,610; Location: 103 EAST MAIN STREET; 20,247 books; 11,980 e-books; 2,622 audio materials; 3,009 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 20 state licensed databases; 60 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Battle Creek: Battle Creek Farmers Co-op Elevator (A), Battle Creek Municipal Park Campground (B), Battle Creek Volunteer Fire Department (C), Battle Creek Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Battle Creek include: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A), Saint Patricks Catholic Church (B), United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Battle Creek include: Parks of Pride Arboretum (1), Battle Creek City Park (2), Battle Creek Historical Marker (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Battle Creek and their reported violations in the past:

BATTLE CREEK, CITY OF (Population served: 1,204, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-22-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-04-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-22-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-31-2013), St Compliance achieved (2 times from DEC-31-2013 to MAR-17-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-22-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-26-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-15-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-30-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-07-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-15-2008)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.2%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
41 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Battle Creek (2011 data):

  • Battle Creek State Bank: at 202 W Main St, branch established on 1943/09/01. Info updated 2010/06/17: Bank assets: $26.5 mil, Deposits: $22.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Battle Creek State Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Battle Creek:

Marital status in Battle Creek, NE
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 49.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Battle Creek:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Nebraska average:

11.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Battle Creek
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Battle Creek, NE (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,20334
Catholic9,3644
Mainline Protestant4,84517
Other7272
None7,737-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Madison County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Madison County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Madison County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

4.99 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Madison County:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.4%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.8%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Battle Creek:

47.1%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Battle Creek:

40.5%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Battle Creek:

29.0
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Battle Creek:

20.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Battle Creek:

12.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Battle Creek:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Battle Creek:

35.5%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Battle Creek:

52.3%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.7%
State:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Battle Creek, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries 2$5,859$35,1540$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,782$45,3840$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,172$50,0643$2,790
Electric Power 1$6,165$73,9800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,047
Totals for Government 5$19,977$47,94510$4,837

Battle Creek government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Public Welfare Institutions: $135,000 ($114.89)
  • Current Operations - Public Welfare Institutions: $7,175,000 ($6106.38)
    Electric Utilities: $874,000 ($743.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $177,000 ($150.64)
    Regular Highways: $135,000 ($114.89)
    Police Protection: $114,000 ($97.02)
    Water Utilities: $86,000 ($73.19)
    Sewerage: $81,000 ($68.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($63.83)
    Local Fire Protection: $73,000 ($62.13)
    Libraries: $59,000 ($50.21)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $34,000 ($28.94)
    Central Staff Services: $32,000 ($27.23)
    Financial Administration: $25,000 ($21.28)
    Housing and Community Development: $22,000 ($18.72)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($4.26)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $494,000 ($420.43)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Public Welfare Institutions: $22,000 ($18.72)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,506,000 ($3834.89)

Battle Creek government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $3,542,000 ($3014.47)
    Sewerage: $135,000 ($114.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($47.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($33.19)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $485,000 ($412.77)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $228,000 ($194.04)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $633,000 ($538.72)
    Sale of Property: $15,000 ($12.77)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($4.26)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,172,000 ($997.45)
    Water Utilities: $129,000 ($109.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $867,000 ($737.87)
    Highways: $134,000 ($114.04)
    General Local Government Support: $80,000 ($68.09)
  • Tax - Other License: $925,000 ($787.23)
    Property: $259,000 ($220.43)
    Public Utilities Sales: $243,000 ($206.81)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $155,000 ($131.91)

Battle Creek government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,430,000 ($11429.79)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,005,000 ($11068.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $793,000 ($674.89)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $368,000 ($313.19)

Battle Creek government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $263,000 ($223.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Battle Creek:

  • WJAG (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NORFOLK, NE)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTCH (1590 AM; 2 kW; WAYNE, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Battle Creek:

  • KNEN (94.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KEXL (106.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WJAG, INC.)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KUSO (92.7 FM; ALBION, NE; Owner: FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KXNE-FM (89.3 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KPNO (90.9 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Battle Creek:

  • KXNE-TV (Channel 19; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K35FM (Channel 35; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K48CH (Channel 48; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • K53GC (Channel 53; NELIGH, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • K39AL (Channel 39; NELIGH, NE; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)

Battle Creek fatal accident list:

Mar 7, 1987 04:05 PM, 121, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 272ft / 83.0mTotal length
  • 77,785Total average daily traffic
  • 5,142Total average daily truck traffic
  • 111,445Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Battle Creek, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 112000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Battle Creek, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Battle Creek)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5 Mi S (Lat: 41.924444 Lon: -97.606389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 152.4 m, Overall height: 153.3 m, Call Sign: WQIV341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.012 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2008, Expiration Date: 06/01/2029, Certifier: Michael J Flood, Registrant: Red Beacon Communications, LLC, 214 N. 7th Street, Suite 1, Norfolk, NE 68701, Phone: (402) 371-4844


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • City Hall 101 E Main St (Lat: 41.998056 Lon: -97.578111), Call Sign: KNGX396, Licensee ID: L00075536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.9000 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2003, Expiration Date: 05/30/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/04/2012, Registrant: City Of Battle Creek, Battle Creek, NE 68715-0280, Phone: (402) 675-2165

  • .5 Mi W (Lat: 42.003056 Lon: -97.611444), Call Sign: KNAO954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz, Grant Date: 02/04/2006, Expiration Date: 02/04/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2016, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • MOBILE, 84013 Creek Bridge Road (Lat: 42.005833 Lon: -97.605556), Call Sign: WRJL537,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.100 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2020, Expiration Date: 09/22/2030, Certifier: Chad Reeves, Registrant: Platte Valley Communications, Inc, 2215 Ave I, Kearney, NE 68848, Phone: (308) 237-9512, Fax: (308) 236-5728, Email:

  • Lat: 42.003111 Lon: -97.616333, Call Sign: WRQM318,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.087 MHz, 469.087 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 464.137 MHz, 464.037 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2022, Expiration Date: 05/04/2032, Certifier: Shane P Flanagan, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 84125 549th Ave (Lat: 42.022750 Lon: -97.544972), Call Sign: WRUM210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.600 MHz, 160.110 MHz, 159.735 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 09/13/2032, Certifier: Aaron Hoefer, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Battle Creek)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2683C, N2683C, N-2683C, Serial Number: R18200211, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 206 E Hale St, Battle Creek, NE 68715
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 400KB, N400KB, N-400KB, Serial Number: 1234-97, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 07/26/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 54853 840th Rd, Battle Creek, NE 68715
  • Aircraft: SMITH GLENN A RV6-A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4344X, N4344X, N-4344X, Serial Number: 20259, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 10/11/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Allan W Renter, 302 S Preece St, Battle Creek, NE 68715

Most common first names in Battle Creek, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1477.7 years
William1281.2 years
John1177.2 years
Mary1077.6 years
Anna887.7 years
Walter884.1 years
Paul683.1 years
Leo676.5 years
Fred681.7 years
Albert682.2 years
Most common last names in Battle Creek, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Praeuner1483.0 years
Bierman1379.3 years
Werner1072.5 years
Prauner980.0 years
Unkel685.0 years
Tiedgen684.4 years
Zohner680.5 years
Finkral678.1 years
Knapp677.3 years
Carstens580.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Battle Creek, NE
  • 78.6%Utility gas
  • 19.0%Electricity
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Battle Creek, NE
  • 59.0%Utility gas
  • 41.0%Electricity


Battle Creek compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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