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Battle Ground, IN
Town in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Population
1,969
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,929
ZIP codes
0
Battle Ground and its ZIP codes
Battle Ground at a glance
- Battle Ground is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $110,568, 54% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,600 (27% above Indiana) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Battle Ground, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Battle Ground, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,568
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.1%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (528), Irish Americans (212), Polish Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippecanoe County. PPP loans are for Battle Ground.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,087
91,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,815 per person
How people get to work
Battle Ground, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Battle Ground, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Battle Ground, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Battle Ground
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Buck CreekCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| AmericusCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| West LafayetteCity | 5.8 mi | 13.6 |
| BrookstonTown | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LafayetteCity | 7 mi | 30.4 |
| ColburnCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MontmorenciCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PittsburgCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DaytonTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| ChalmersTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DelphiCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| ShadelandTown | 12 mi | 27.1 |
| OtterbeinTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| YeomanTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| RossvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MulberryTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Battle Ground, IN in?
- Battle Ground is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Battle Ground, IN?
- About 1,969 people live in Battle Ground, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Battle Ground?
- Nearby places include Buck Creek (5 mi), Americus (5.2 mi), West Lafayette (5.8 mi), Brookston (6.5 mi), Lafayette (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023