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Beaver Dam, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dodge County County
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
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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
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)
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").