At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$30,229 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
Zillow: $205,984
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver Dam a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,229. The unemployment rate stands at 21.0% (483% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaver Dam is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,984. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
12.8% of adults in Beaver Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$30,229
Unemployment21.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$205,984
Housing Units201
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation873 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Beaver Dam was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.