Battle Creek is a city in Ida County, Iowa, United States.

[2] Battle Creek got its start in the year 1877, following construction of the Chicago and North Western Railway through that territory.

[3] It is referenced in the 2011 film Butter as the birthplace of fictional character, Bob Pickler.

In 2015 Battle Creek celebrated its sesquicentennial (150 years) over the July 4th holiday.

During the celebration there is a parade, fireworks, the Fireman's dance, and you can even enter in the frog jumping contest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.

There were 368 housing units at an average density of 736.0 per square mile (284.2/km2).

42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 358 housing units at an average density of 718.2 per square mile (277.3/km2).

36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Battle Creek is a part of the Odebolt–Arthur–Battle Creek–Ida Grove Community School District.