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Beaver Dam, WI
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Population
16,565
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,231
ZIP codes
0
Beaver Dam and its ZIP codes
Beaver Dam at a glance
- Beaver Dam is about 20 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $66,673, 14% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,900 (24% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $959 a month.
Local data for Beaver Dam, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaver Dam, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,673
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$201,900
Median rent
$959/mo
Homeownership
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,665), Irish Americans (1,850), Mexican Americans (1,311).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Beaver Dam.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,846
36,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $6,279 per person
How people get to work
Beaver Dam, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaver Dam, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
937
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beaver Dam, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Beaver Dam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Fox LakeCity | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| JuneauCity | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| LowellVillage | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| RandolphVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| HoriconCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| ReesevilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KekoskeeVillage | 12 mi | 31.4 |
| Fall RiverVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| WaupunCity | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| ClymanVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbusCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| MayvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| FrieslandVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HustisfordVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaver Dam, WI in?
- Beaver Dam is in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Beaver Dam, WI?
- About 16,565 people live in Beaver Dam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaver Dam?
- Nearby places include Burnett (6.8 mi), Fox Lake (7.4 mi), Juneau (8 mi), Lowell (9.4 mi), Randolph (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023