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Battle Creek, Nebraska

city · Madison County

At a glance

1,456
Population
$194,300
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$289,728
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$960/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$95,536
Median household income
22% above U.S. median
22.2 min
Average commute
91%
Homes with broadband
7.85%
Locations with fiber available
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college34 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college61 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates23.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Norfolk
The Norfolk Area Economic Development Council provides Business Retention & Expansion services to support local businesses with personalized assistance and connections to resources. It offers site selection services and manages the Norfolk Area Business Resource Network to connect entrepreneurs with service providers and programs.
region Northeast Nebraska Economic Dev District
NENEDD is a regional economic development district based in Norfolk, Nebraska, assisting communities and individuals with economic development, housing, and business loan opportunities, and offering membership to eligible communities within its footprint.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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