City safety & data profile

Beaver DamWI

Beaver Dam, WI is a 17K-resident city in Dodge County with a median household income of $66,673.

Dodge County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Beaver Dam, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Beaver Dam has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $201,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$66,673
Median income
$201,900
Median home
8.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam posts a median household income higher than 32% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Beaver Dam area.

Top 68%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Beaver Dam

Where Beaver Dam income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$66,673 Bottom 32% higher than 32% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Beaver Dam, WI beyond the headline numbers

Beaver Dam sits inside Dodge County, Wisconsin, at roughly 43.46°N, -88.84°W. Population 16,564, $66,673 median household income. Median home value $201,900, median rent $959. Poverty rate 8.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Beaver Dam's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.5%, then short sleep duration at 34.5%. 1 hospital in/around Beaver Dam, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Beaver Dam from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,564
Beaver Dam
Median Income
$66,673
Near average
Median Home Value
$201,900
-11% vs avg
Median Age
40.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dodge County) - Beaver Dam's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
89K+0%
Median Income
$75,929+43%
Median Home Value
$231,900+51%
Poverty Rate
8.5%-6%
Unemployment
3.8%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Beaver Dam, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$959/mo
Poverty Rate
8.9% -37% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%
Work From Home 8.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 86.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.5%
Short Sleep Duration
34.5%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
Physical Inactivity
27.9%
Binge Drinking
19%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Current Asthma
10.8%
Diabetes
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.2%
Annual Checkup 78.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - BEAVER DAM (MMC-BD)
BEAVER DAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Beaver Dam, WI? ▼
Beaver Dam, WI has a population of 16,564 people, located in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Beaver Dam? ▼
The median household income in Beaver Dam, WI is $66,673 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
What is the median home value in Beaver Dam? ▼
The median home value in Beaver Dam, WI is $201,900. Median rent is $959/month.
What are the top health concerns in Beaver Dam? ▼
The top health indicators in Beaver Dam include Obesity (41.5%), Short Sleep Duration (34.5%), High Blood Pressure (31.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Beaver Dam? ▼
The median age in Beaver Dam, WI is 40.1 years. 25.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Beaver Dam, WI is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. With a population of 17K and a $66,673 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Beaver Dam area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Beaver Dam's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dodge County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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