Overall, Battle Lake’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Battle Lake is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small city, Battle Lake doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Battle Lake is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 27.35% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Battle Lake in 2022 was $34,590, which is middle income relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $138,360 for a family of four. However, Battle Lake contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Battle Lake home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Battle Lake residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Battle Lake include German, Norwegian, Swedish, Irish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Battle Lake is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
