Beaver Dam, WI

Wisconsin · Dodge County

Beaver Dam is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 16,629. Residents earn $68,757 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

16,629 Population 2,241/sq mi density

$68,757 Median Income $38,989 per capita

$189,800 Home Value $282,567 Zillow

$942 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

165 Violent Crime/100K 1,588 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$68,757 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$189,800 home value, $942/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

165 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $68,757

9% lower than US avg

Home Value $189,800

33% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 165/100K

57% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.3%

19% lower than US avg

Median Rent $942

19% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.8%

30% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.8%

22% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.0%

76% lower than US avg

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

People

Population16,629

Median Age40.6 yrs

Density2,241/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans9.0%

Economy

Median Income$68,757

Per Capita$38,989

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty3.0%

County GDP$5,048M

Commute23 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$189,800

Rent$942

Ownership54.3%

Zillow$282,567

Housing Units8,074

Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

Violent165/100K

Property1,588/100K

Murder6.1/100K

Assault128/100K

Burglary165/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%

Uninsured9.3%

Smoking14.0%

Depression23.9%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain36.3 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation918 ft (280 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.3%

High School+93.2%

Graduate+7.3%

School Score5.87

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%

Commute23 min

Broadband89.1%

EV Stations1

Libraries13

Is Beaver Dam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver Dam receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. 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 $68,757, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver Dam is $189,800, 33% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Beaver Dam is below the national average at 165 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,588 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beaver Dam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches, including 43.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Beaver Dam has a population of 16,629 with a density of 2,241 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.2% of residents, while 7.8% speak Spanish. 9.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,629

Total Population

2,241

People / sq mi

40.6yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

8.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%

Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver Dam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.2%

17% above US avg

Spanish 7.8%

42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beaver Dam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver Dam is $68,757, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,989. The average weekly wage is $1,145, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Beaver Dam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$68,757
	9% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,989
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,145
IRS Avg AGI	$69,992
Gini Index	0.391 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.8%
	22% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.0%
	76% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,002
County GDP	$5,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants	166
Healthcare	170
Retail	208
Manufacturing	138

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,187
	48% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.7 min
Drive Alone	81.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver Dam is $189,800, 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $282,567, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.3% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $942 (19% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. 54.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,074 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. The average annual property tax is $5,187 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 22.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$189,800
	33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$282,567
Median List Price	$257,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$257,900
$/Sq Ft	$152
Homes Sold	7
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.3%
Price Drops	18.2%
Inventory	22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$942
	19% below US avg
Rent Burden	22.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	54.3%
Owner-Occupied	54.3%
Renter-Occupied	45.7%
Housing Units	8,074
Median Year Built	1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,187
	48% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.73%

In Beaver Dam, 41.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 27.9% have high blood pressure. 14.0% are current smokers. 21.0% report binge drinking. 26.6% are physically inactive. 23.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.9% experience frequent mental distress. 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,751. The dentist ratio is 1:2,943. 71.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Beaver Dam vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.8%
	30% above US avg
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	27.9%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	5.6%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.0%
	0% below US avg
Binge Drinking	21.0%
Physical Inactivity	26.6%
Depression	23.9%
Mental Distress	16.9%
Physical Distress	12.2%
Short Sleep	35.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.8%
Uninsured	9.3%
	8% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,751
Dentists	1:2,943
Mental Health	1:741
Checkup Rate	76.5%
Dental Visits	63.8%
Premature Death	7,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	71.3%
Healthcare Facilities	170

Beaver Dam has a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 128.2 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 30.5. The murder rate is 6.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,588 per 100,000, 19% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,368, burglary at 165, vehicle theft at 55 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Beaver Dam receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Beaver Dam vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	164.9/100K
	57% below US avg
Murder	6.1/100K
	3% below US avg
Rape	30.5/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	128.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,587.8/100K
	19% below US avg
Burglary	164.9/100K
Theft	1,367.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	55.0/100K
Arson	12.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	27
Avg Accident Severity	3.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Beaver Dam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 918 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	918 ft (280 m)
Area	8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density	2,241/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4681°N, 88.8309°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dodge County County
Nearest Airport	Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"

5% below US avg

Snowfall 43.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0423 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	19.4 / 100
Community Resilience	92.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 710 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996	EF5	31 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	66 km	1
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	68 km	1
Apr 4, 1981	EF4	51 km	3
Apr 21, 1974	EF4	31 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF4	74 km	0
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	53 km	7
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	34 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	78 km	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	78 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	32 km	0
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	24 km	1
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	87 km	1
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	87 km	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	32 km	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	38 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	11 km	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF3	40 km	0
Jun 4, 1975	EF3	42 km	0
Apr 21, 1974	EF3	7 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,524	18 km
2010	RX BURN	1,236	19 km
1994	SOMMERS	938	16 km
1988	PEACHY RD	812	15 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	75 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	74 km
2006	UNNAMED	612	17 km
2007	TOWER RD 2	592	15 km
2024	RX-HWY Y - SOUTH	553	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
October	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in

Beaver Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Beaver Dam is located in Dodge County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 65.8% of the vote, a 32.9-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 13 public libraries serving the community. 170 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.8%

D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 32.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	27
Avg Accident Severity	3.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.3%
	19% below US avg
High School+	93.2%
Graduate Degree+	7.3%
School Test Score	5.87

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	2,241/sq mi
Total Area	8.2 sq mi
County	Dodge County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.1%
Avg Download Speed	91.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	4.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	13
Healthcare Facilities	170
Restaurants	166
Retail Stores	208

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.7 min
Drive Alone	81.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.5%

Average costs for common services in Beaver Dam. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235 ($141–$376)
Specialist Visit	$329 ($188–$518)
Urgent Care Visit	$188 ($94–$329)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070 ($753–$4,705)
Dental Cleaning	$122 ($71–$188)
Dental Filling	$235 ($141–$376)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$282 ($141–$471)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$565 ($376–$941)
Battery Replacement	$188 ($94–$329)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$376 ($141–$753)
HVAC System Install	$6,587 ($3,764–$11,292)
Roof Repair	$941 ($376–$1,882)
Roof Replacement	$8,469 ($5,176–$14,115)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,412 ($471–$3,294)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115 ($4,705–$28,230)
DUI Defense	$4,705 ($1,882–$9,410)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,412 ($753–$2,823)
Will Preparation	$471 ($188–$941)
Trust Preparation	$2,353 ($941–$4,705)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$235)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$122)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.86 ($2.82–$5.18)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.29 ($2.35–$4.71)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.35–$5.18)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.23 ($2.82–$6.12)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.18 ($3.76–$7.06)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$235)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188 ($71–$471)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882 ($1,129–$3,294)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.53–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$235)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129 ($565–$2,353)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941 ($471–$1,882)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376 ($188–$659)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941 ($376–$2,353)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,763 ($4,705–$28,230)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$188)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282 ($141–$471)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$188 ($94–$376)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$909
Toddler	$823
Preschool	$823
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$671
Toddler	$650
Preschool	$650

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Dodge County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	11,118	142	$66,847	3.69
Health Care & Social Assistance	3,819	318	$53,637	0.73
Retail Trade	3,287	192	$29,348	0.90
Construction	2,944	231	$92,060	1.53
Accommodation & Food Services	2,019	166	$18,331	0.61
Transportation & Warehousing	1,701	109	$60,023	1.10
Other Services	1,105	137	$59,806	1.00
Management of Companies	911	16	$133,343	1.47
Administrative & Waste Services	900	93	$41,977	0.42
Agriculture & Forestry	841	92	$40,600	2.83
Finance & Insurance	625	97	$70,353	0.42
Professional & Technical Services	445	84	$62,726	0.17
Arts & Entertainment	368	32	$17,064	0.60
Educational Services	200	12	$38,164	0.26
Information & Technology	94	13	$50,894	0.14
Real Estate	84	42	$38,398	0.15
Mining & Oil/Gas	54	5	$114,274	0.39

Hospitals in Beaver Dam

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - BEAVER DAM (MMC-BD)	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(920) 887-7181

Schools in Beaver Dam

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Beaver Dam High	High	1,112	69	16.1:1
Beaver Dam Middle	Middle	673	55	12.2:1
Prairie View Elementary	Elementary	344	28	12.3:1
Jefferson Elementary	Elementary	333	27	12.3:1
Washington Elementary	Elementary	220	17	12.9:1
Lincoln Elementary	Elementary	196	17	11.5:1
BDUSD4Kids	—	169	1	169.0:1
Wilson Elementary	Elementary	114	12	9.5:1

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Radio Stations near Beaver Dam

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
95.5 The Bull	country	AAC
Oldies 103.3 FM/1170 AM	oldies	AAC+ 64 kbps
107.9 The Bull	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
106.7 The Bull	country	AAC
WXXM "Rewind 92.1" Sun Prairie, WI	adult hits, classic hits	AAC 24 kbps
101.9 The Bull	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
98.1 The Bull	country	AAC
92.9 The Bull	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
101.7 The Bull	country	AAC
106.1 The Bull	country, new country	AAC

National Parks Near Beaver Dam

43 national parks and monuments found near Beaver Dam.

Park	Type	Fee
Allen Valley Siata	State Park	Free
Aztalan State Park	State Park	Free
Baraboo Hills Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Big Foot Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail	State Park	Free
Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Campbellsport Drumlin State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Capital Springs Centennial State Park And Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr	State Park	Free
Cross Plains State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Devils Lake State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Eisenbahn State Trail	State Park	Free
Fox River State Trail	State Park	Free
Friendship State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access	State Park	Free
Governor Nelson State Park	State Park	Free
Hank Aaron State Trail	State Park	Free
Hartman Creek State Park	State Park	Free
High Cliff State Park	State Park	Free
Holzhueter Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Ice Age National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Ice Age Trail - Lm	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Sd	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Se	State Park	Free
Kettle Moraine Railroad Siata	State Park	Free
Lake Kegonsa State Park	State Park	Free
Lakeshore State Park	State Park	Free
Lost Dauphin State Park	State Park	Free
Mascoutin Valley State Trail	State Park	Free
Military Ridge State Trail	State Park	Free
Mirror Lake State Park	State Park	Free
New Glarus Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Newton Blackmour State Trail	State Park	Free
Ottawa Siata	State Park	Free
Richard Bong Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Roche A Cri State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Arbor State Park	State Park	Free
Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Sugar River State Trail	State Park	Free
Tomorrow River State Trail	State Park	Free
White River State Trail	State Park	Free
Wild Goose State Trail	State Park	Free

Museums in Beaver Dam

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SEIPPEL HOMESTEAD AND CENTER FOR ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9208853635	$67,310
SAVANNA OAKS CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9204846257	$53,828
DODGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9208871266	$37,186
DODGE CENTRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	187 EAST OAK GROVE STREET
FOX LAKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	211 CORDELIA STREET	9202960254
HORICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	322 WINTER STREET	9204850483
LOST LAKE-RANDOLPH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MARKESAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	214 E JOHN ST	9203983945
TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WAUPUN CITY HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9203247931
WAUPUN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9203243878

Libraries in Beaver Dam

Name	Address	Annual Visits
BEAVER DAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY	311 N. SPRING ST.	159,186
WAUPUN PUBLIC LIBRARY	123 S. FOREST ST.	71,858
COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY	223 W. JAMES ST.	64,121
HORICON PUBLIC LIBRARY	404 E. LAKE ST.	41,804
HUSTISFORD COMMUNITY LIBRARY	609 W. JUNEAU ST.	36,626
JUNEAU PUBLIC LIBRARY	250 N. FAIRFIELD AVE.	29,601
MARKESAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	75 N. BRIDGE ST.	16,328
HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY	228 N. HIGH ST.	12,931
FOX LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	117 W. STATE ST.	7,275
REESEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	216 S. MAIN ST.	6,453
LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	105 N. RIVER ST.	2,212

Farmers Markets in Beaver Dam

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Columbus Downtown Farmer's Market	105 N. Dickason Blvd	June to October		Yes
Downtown Columbus Farmers Market	222 West James St.	June to October	Wed:3:00 pm - 6:00 pm;
Horicon Farmers Market	South Hubbard Street	06/04/2014 to 10/29/2014	Wed: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Juneau Farmers Market	Courthouse Square	June to October	Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm;
Waupun Area Farmers Market	503 East Spring Street	05/22/2014 to 10/23/2014	Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit

Nursing Homes in Beaver Dam

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
HILLSIDE MANOR 803 S UNIVERSITY AVE	Non profit - Corporation	115	96	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	9208876295
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-BEAVER DAM 410 ROEDL CT	For profit - Corporation	90	57	1/5	—	3/5	4/5	9208877191

Pharmacies in Beaver Dam

6 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BEAVER DAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PHARMACY	707 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE	920-887-4038
MARSHLAND PHARMACY	705 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVENUE	920-356-0040
SHOPKO	822 PARK AVENUE	920-887-7461
THRIFTY WHITE DRUG - 048	609 NORTH SPRING STREET	920-885-3277
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1012	120 FRANCES LANE	920-885-5808
WALGREENS - 11253	607 PARK AVENUE	920-356-0148

EV Charging Stations in Beaver Dam

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Beaver Dam WI	810 Park Ave	SHELL_RECHARGE	2	2	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public

Cell Towers in Beaver Dam

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
FOX LAKE SITE: N9704 SPRING ROAD	TOWER	113
2274 Tichora Rd. (158121)	GTOWER	59
W3842 STATE HIGHWAY 60 (78341)	MTOWER	59
N3761 HIGHWAY 26 (79685)	LTOWER	57

Fire Stations in Beaver Dam

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Beaver Dam Fire & Rescue Department	205 S Lincoln AVE	Mostly volunteer			920-887-4609

Bridges in Beaver Dam

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	38	21,600	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1996	115	21,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	114	12,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	114	12,050	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	166	12,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	166	12,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	208	11,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1997	155	10,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	156	10,600	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2012	117	10,550	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1963	139	10,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	130	10,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1954	65	6,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1988	69	6,076	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1990	164	5,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	196	5,900	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1998	27	3,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	202	2,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1993	160	2,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	253	2,300	G
Culvert	Concrete	2017	58	2,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	206	2,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	55	1,528	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2021	88	1,450	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	204	600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1958	123	411	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	81	141	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2006	133	47	G

Amtrak Stations in Beaver Dam

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Columbus, WI	359 North Ludington Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Beaver Dam

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
AMERICAN PACKAGING CORP	850 WEST JAMES STREET	COLUMBIA
UNITED WISCONSIN GRAIN PRODUCERS	W1231 TESSMANN DRIVE	COLUMBIA

Airports Near Beaver Dam

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dane County Regional Truax Field	MSN	Medium Airport
Wittman Regional Airport	OSH	Medium Airport
Air Troy Estates Restricted Airport	—	Small Airport
Al's Airway Airport	—	Small Airport
Bancroft East Airport	—	Small Airport
Barker Strip	—	Small Airport
Bed-Ah-Wick Field	—	Small Airport
Bennett Field	—	Small Airport
Berlin Field LLC	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airfield	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Brennand Airport	—	Small Airport
Broken Prop Airport	—	Small Airport
Bucky's Airpark	—	Small Airport
Buena Vista Airport	—	Small Airport
Buzzards Roost Airport	—	Small Airport
Cacic Airport	—	Small Airport
Capitol Drive Airport	—	Small Airport
Christie Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Clover Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Coleman Airport	—	Small Airport
Coloma Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Courtney Plummer Airport	—	Small Airport
Dane Airport	—	Small Airport
Del Monte Airport	—	Small Airport
Der Schwarzwald Airport	—	Small Airport
Dinnerbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Dodge County Airport	UNU	Small Airport
Doering Farms Airfield	—	Small Airport
East Troy Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Eberle Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Elert Airport	—	Small Airport
Erin Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Faken Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Feathers Airport	—	Small Airport
Fond du Lac County Airport	FLD	Small Airport
Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Fountain Prairie Airport	—	Small Airport
Fox River Airport	—	Small Airport
Fun-Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Gallinger Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilbert Field	—	Small Airport
Gutzmer's Twin Oaks Airport	—	Small Airport
Ha-Rail Airport	—	Small Airport
Happy Jacks Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Harju Airport	—	Small Airport
Hartford Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Heitman Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Higgins Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Beaver Dam

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Columbus Police Department	159 South Ludington Street

Grocery Stores in Beaver Dam

16 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALDI 64084	Supermarket	1733 N Spring St
Beaver Dam Farmers Market Downtown	Farmers and Markets	204 S Center St
Beaver Dam Mobil 1	Convenience Store	201 S Spring St
Casey's General Store 2005	Convenience Store	906 N University Ave
Dollar General 23490	Other	W9800 County Road G
Dollar Tree 830	Other	106 Frances Ln
Farmers Market	Convenience Store	N7160 Raceway Rd
KWIK TRIP 346	Convenience Store	1201 Madison
KWIK TRIP 400	Convenience Store	2006 N Spring St
Kwik Trip 785	Convenience Store	1504 N Center St
Lupita's Market LLC	Grocery Store	1307 N Center St
Piggly Wiggly 83	Super Store	810 Park Ave
Simar Oil	Convenience Store	1112 Madison St
The Market at Beaver Dam	Supermarket	609 N Spring St
Walgreens 11253	Other	607 Park Ave
Walmart SUPERCENTER 1012	Super Store	120 Frances Ln

Treatment Centers in Beaver Dam

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Community Services Associates - Pauquette Ctr for Psychological Servs	Both	920-623-5578
Dodge County - Human Services and Health Dept	Substance Abuse	920-386-3500
Dodge County Human Services and Health	Both	920-386-4094
William S Middleton VA Hospital - Beaver Dam VA CBOC	Both	608-256-1901

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beaver Dam

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BEAVER DAM MISSION CENTER INC	PO BOX 20
CHURCH HEALTH SERVICES INC	115 N CENTER ST
CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH	W10771 MIKARD RD
FAITH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH	401 STONE ST
FRIENDSHIP INTERNATIONAL INC	1026 W BURNETT ST
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH	1310 N CENTER ST
HARVEST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF BEAVER DAM WISCONSIN INC	W7444 HWY 33
IGLESIA OVEJAS DE SU PRADO	135 FRONT ST
MARANATHA CHAPEL INCORPORATED	228 DECLARK ST
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	400 HILLCREST DR
PRAISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	119 W MAPLE AVE
SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH	408 S SPRING ST
ST JOHNS ENGLISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1209 W CIRCLE DR
ST PETERS CONGREGATION	131 W MAPLE AVE
ST STEPHENS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	SS 300 WEST ST
WAY OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	222 MADISON ST APT 101

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaver Dam

What is the population of Beaver Dam?

Beaver Dam has a population of 16,629 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 2,241 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

Is Beaver Dam expensive to live in?

Beaver Dam is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $68,757, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $189,800 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $942 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Beaver Dam safe?

Beaver Dam is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,588 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Beaver Dam receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Beaver Dam?

Beaver Dam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 43.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Beaver Dam?

The job market in Beaver Dam is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,145. There are 2,002 business establishments in the area, including 166 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Beaver Dam?

The median home value in Beaver Dam is $189,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $282,567. For renters, the median monthly rent is $942. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 54.3%. The average annual property tax is $5,187.

How are the schools in Beaver Dam?

Schools in Beaver Dam score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.3% of adults in Beaver Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Beaver Dam?

The obesity rate in Beaver Dam is 41.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.0% of adults are smokers. 26.6% are physically inactive. 23.9% of residents report depression. 9.3% lack health insurance. 71.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,751.

What is transportation like in Beaver Dam?

The average commute in Beaver Dam is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Beaver Dam?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Dam is 87% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.8% speak Spanish. 9.0% of the population are military veterans. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

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