Beaver Dam, WI

Living in Beaver Dam

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 49
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 62
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Schools 53
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Residents

16k Population +212 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate41%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$9.7k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$696 Median Monthly Rent +$110 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K43%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Beaver Dam

United States45
Wisconsin35
Dodge County16

Property Crime in Beaver Dam

United States48
Wisconsin37
Dodge County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 11
Feb 22 1 8
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 46 3 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 2 2
Dec 22 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beaver Dam

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Beaver Dam, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Beaver Dam, WI

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Wayland Academy
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Beaver Dam, WI

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Ripon College
26 miles, N
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Marian University
30 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Beaver Dam, WI

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Airports

Airports near Beaver Dam, WI

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