At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$21,680 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $110,812
Violent Crime
246/100K
787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Beaver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beaver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beaver a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beaver residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,680. 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 310 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beaver is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,812. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Beaver reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 787/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Beaver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beaver has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$21,680
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$110,812
Housing Units20
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property787/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,027 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Beaver was founded in 1879.
The median home in Beaver was built in 1938.
43.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.