Beaver Dam, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,590 Population 187/sq mi density
$47,256 Median Income $26,823 per capita
$807 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,256 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Beaver Dam, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,256
37% below
$26,823 per capita
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Beaver Dam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beaver Dam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Rent
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beaver Dam a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beaver Dam residents earn a median household income of $47,256 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,823. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.

Education

15.1% of adults in Beaver Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Dam has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,590
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,256
Per Capita$26,823
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$807
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$307,285
Housing Units1,385
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,937/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain7.0 in/yr
Elevation1,886 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Beaver Dam was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.