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Beaver Dam, WI


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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Introduction to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, in Dodge county, is located 38 miles NE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 55 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to approximately 15,169 residents.

Beaver Dam History

Beaver Dam was originally inhabited by the Fox, Sauk, Chippewa, Kickapoo, Winnebago, and Sioux Indians. The first white settler of the area was Thomas Mackie and his family who arrived in 1841. The first dam of the area was constructed in 1842. The city was named by the early settlers. The City of Beaver Dam was incorporated in 1856. The city is located in Dodge County, which was founded in 1836.

Beaver Dam and nearby Attractions

  • Dodge County Historical Society Museum
  • Waterworks Park
  • Old Beaver Dam Museum
  • Derge County Park
  • Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum
  • Astico County Park

Things To Do In Beaver Dam

The Old Beaver Dam Museum and Dodge County Historical Society Museum provide absorbing insights into the history of this area. The Lakeview Park, Waterworks Park, Roller Avenue Park, Swan Park, and Edgewater Park are some of the local parks. The city also has several churches such as the Peace Lutheran Church, Saint Marks Episcopal Church, Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition, the city hosts the Dodge County Fair every year in the month of August.

Beaver Dam Transportation

Wittman Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Beaver Dam Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Moraine Park Technical College, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, and Waukesha County Technical College.

High Points

Beaver Dam strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBeaver Dam Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Beaver Dam Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Beaver Dam Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Beaver Dam Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Beaver Dam, WI

Comparing Beaver Dam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime64

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