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Beaver Dam, IN

Indiana

Beaver Dam is a small town in Indiana with a population of 189. Residents earn $52,917 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 461/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $30,229 per capita
$107,900 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,917
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,900
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Beaver Dam Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population189
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans17.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$30,229
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,836M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units201

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries6

Is Beaver Dam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver Dam receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Beaver Dam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaver Dam is $52,917, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver Dam is $107,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Dam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Beaver Dam has a population of 189 with a density of 461 people per square mile. The median age is 55.9 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.3%).

Population

189
Total Population
461
People / sq mi
55.9yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.8%
Female 39.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver Dam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaver Dam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver Dam is $52,917, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Beaver Dam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,917
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,229
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$77,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,157
County GDP$7,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare173
Retail284
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver Dam is $107,900, 62% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,900
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.5%
Housing Units201
Median Year Built1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,375
25% above US avg
Effective Rate4.05%
Beaver Dam has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates41.0955°N, 85.9730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.3-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 52.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+72.3%
Graduate Degree+11.0%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density461/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities173
Restaurants180
Retail Stores284

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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