Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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  1. Overview - Life In Beaver Dam
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Beaver Dam
  3. Crime In Beaver Dam
  4. Cost of Living In Beaver Dam
  5. Gender In Beaver Dam
  6. Household Income For Beaver Dam
  7. Education In Beaver Dam
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Beaver Dam
About Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Is Beaver Dam, Wisconsin a good place to live?
Beaver Dam is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 16322 residents.. The poverty rate of Beaver Dam is 8.3%, which is 41% lower than national average. The typical household in Beaver Dam earns $55551 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Beaver Dam, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Beaver Dam remained 3.4%, which is 28% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Beaver Dam, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Beaver Dam is 90, which is 10% lower than national average. Median home value in Beaver Dam is $141000 , which is 39% lower than national average. While median income in Beaver Dam remained $55551, which is 18% lower than national average.
Population
16322
Unemployment
3.4%
28% NAT AVG.
Poverty
8.3%
41% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$141000
39% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$55551
18% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$841
28% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
90
10% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 12
Unemployed People
1 in 29
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 30
People Earning < $50,000
43.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety80%

Amenities85%

Diversity60%

Education80%

Commute80%

Is Beaver Dam, Wisconsin safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is 42% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Beaver Dam is 70% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Beaver Dam is 36% lower than national average. You have 1 in 859 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 79 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
225
Violent : 19
Property : 206
Total Crime
42% NAT. AVG.
24% STATE AVG.
1369.8 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
70% NAT. AVG.
64% STATE AVG.
115.7 (per 100k)
Property Crime
36% NAT. AVG.
16% STATE AVG.
1254.1 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Beaver Dam
Violent crime
1 in 859
Property crime
1 in 79
Robbery
1 in 5441
Burglary
1 in 2332
Assault
1 in 1256
Car Theft
1 in 1484
Beaver Dam : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wisconsin 55 54 82 49 48
In USA 1968 1906 2156 1652 1625
Beaver Dam : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wisconsin 57 25 36 52 55
In USA 1816 330 950 1661 1449

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Beaver Dam
Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 19 115.7 323.37 387.8
Murder 0 0 5.28 6.5
Robbery 3 18.3 52.82 73.9
Assault 13 79.1 230.63 279.7
Rape 3 18.3 34.63 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Beaver Dam
 Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 206 1254.1 1485.67 1,958.2
Burglary 7 42.6 218.49 314.2
Larceny 188 1144.5 1106.13 1,398
Car Theft 11 67 161.04 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Beaver Dam Wisconsin National Avg.
Services 100 97 100
Groceries 106 100 100
Health 111 111 100
Housing 71 87 100
Transportation 102 95 100
Utilities 101 98 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Beaver Dam Wisconsin Country
Female 48.5% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 51.5% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Beaver Dam Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.4% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.2% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.5% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Beaver Dam Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 40% 30% 27.0%
Other College 19% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Beaver Dam Wisconsin Country
White 85.8% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 2.2% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 0.9% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.4% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity