The Town FilesBattle Ground, Washington
City in Clark County · population 20,743 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $485,100
- Household income
- $104,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 33.9
Battle Ground is a city of 20,743 people in Clark County, Washington. The median home is worth $485,100, close to the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of Washington towns, more of a college town than 81% of Washington towns.
How Battle Ground ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Battle Ground is worth $485,100, close to the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $104,977, which is more affordable than 70% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,576 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Battle Ground | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $485,100 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,576 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $104,977 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Battle Ground
| People | Battle Ground | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Battle Ground
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 31.9°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Battle Ground since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on December 10, 2015 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 11, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 31, 1991.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 17, 2022 | Fire | FM-5456: Nakia Creek Fire |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 181,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,700 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Battle Ground itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Battle Ground
10 public schools with 6,875 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | 9-12 | 1,752 | 19.0 |
| Homelink River | K-12 | 921 | 24.2 |
| Captain Strong | PK-4 | 631 | 16.2 |
| Chief Umtuch Middle | 5-8 | 545 | 17.0 |
| Tukes Valley Primary | PK-4 | 535 | 15.3 |
| Maple Grove Primary | K-4 | 533 | 14.0 |
| Daybreak Primary | PK-4 | 519 | 14.0 |
| CAM Academy | 3-12 | 506 | 26.6 |
| Daybreak Middle | 5-8 | 478 | 15.9 |
| Tukes Valley Middle School | 5-8 | 455 | 16.3 |
Towns near Battle Ground
- Meadow Glade, WA2.0 mi · 2,758 people · home $650,300
- Venersborg, WA3.4 mi · 3,990 people · home $703,900
- Brush Prairie, WA3.6 mi · 2,749 people · home $568,000
- Hockinson, WA4.3 mi · 6,105 people · home $722,200
- Mount Vista, WA5.2 mi · 10,051 people · home $586,600
- Barberton, WA5.5 mi · 8,567 people · home $647,300
- Orchards, WA6.1 mi · 27,729 people · home $461,700
- Five Corners, WA6.2 mi · 20,973 people · home $459,600
Battle Ground questions
Is Battle Ground, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Battle Ground scores better for retirees than 27% of Washington towns and quieter than 21%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Battle Ground?
The median owner-occupied home in Battle Ground is valued at $485,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,977, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,576 a month.
What is the weather like in Battle Ground?
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Battle Ground get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Battle Ground since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on December 10, 2015. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)