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Crime in Beaver Dam summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Beaver Dam. Key points include:
There were 209 total crimes in Beaver Dam in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Beaver Dam is 1,268.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Beaver Dam is 145.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Beaver Dam is 1,123.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Beaver Dam is -40.13% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Beaver Dam Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Beaver Dam / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 209 | 1,268.7 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 145.7 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 103.2 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 185 | 1,123.0 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 12.1 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 174 | 1,056.3 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 54.6 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Beaver Dam summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Beaver Dam. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Beaver Dam is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Beaver Dam is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Beaver Dam is $288,264.
The median income in Beaver Dam is $66,673.
Beaver Dam's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Beaver Dam Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Beaver Dam | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Beaver Dam, WI Weather
The average high in Beaver Dam is 56.1° and the average low is 36.7°.
There are 70.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.1 inches of precipitation each year with 37.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Beaver Dam |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Beaver Dam Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Beaver Dam
The current population in Beaver Dam is 16,565. The population has increased 2.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,565 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 16,629 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 16,652 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 16,594 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 16,322 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 16,345 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 16,366 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 16,346 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 16,440 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,400 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 16,331 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 16,275 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 16,215 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 16,170 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 16,133 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Beaver Dam
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Beaver Dam is:
84.2% White with 13,948 White residents.
1.1% African American with 186 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 215 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 430 Two Or More residents.
10.6% Hispanic with 1,759 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Beaver Dam | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Beaver Dam
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Beaver Dam is 48.7% female with 8,074 female residents.
Beaver Dam is 51.3% male with 8,491 male residents.
| Gender | Beaver Dam | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Beaver Dam for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Beaver Dam completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Beaver Dam | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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3.0% of households in Beaver Dam earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Beaver Dam earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Beaver Dam earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Beaver Dam earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Beaver Dam earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.4% of households in Beaver Dam earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Beaver Dam earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.2% of households in Beaver Dam earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Beaver Dam earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Beaver Dam earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Beaver Dam | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.4% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
