Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Wayland Museum & Archives
Museum
BDACT Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Rogers Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) F
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Lincoln Park
Park
Beaver Park
Park
Starkweather Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Waterworks Park
Park
Vo-Tech Park
Park
Cotton Mill Park
Park
Swan Park
Park
YMCA of Dodge County Park
Park
Tahoe Park
Park
Edgewater Park
Park
Smythe Park
Park
Roller Park
Park
Crystal Lake Park
Park
Apple Valley Park
Park
Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area
Park
Derge County Park
Park
Shops (9) F
Heritage Village
Mall
Wayland Store
Gift Shop
Walmart
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Beaver Dam.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Beaver Dam is 94/100 - which is 2% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A+

Beaver Dam crime rates are 841 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
684 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
156 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Beaver Dam is $55,551 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$55,551 D
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Schoen Health Center
Clinic
Family Health La Clinica
Dentist
Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Beaver Dam home prices are $141,000 - which is 16% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$141,000 D
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Beaver Dam graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (10) A
Washington Elementary
Bdusd4Kids
Lincoln Elementary
Beaver Dam Middle
Wilson Elementary
St Stephens Lutheran School
St Katharine Drexel School
Prairie View Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
South Beaver Dam Elementary
High Schools (3) B-
Don Smith Learning Academy
Beaver Dam High
Wayland Academy
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ratings A+

Beaver Dam has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A-
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Beaver Dam Area Facts

  • Beaver Dam has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Beaver Dam crime rates are 50% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Beaver Dam is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average

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I Love Living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is truly a unique experience! Winters can be chilly, but if you like the snow and all the activities that come with it like sledding, skiing and snowball fights this surely is a winter lover's wonderland dream! Fall is absolutely beautiful with so ...Read More many colors displayed from the changing of the tree leaves, especially in the sunset. It's a site that you really need to see!

We are truly blessed here with some fantastic restaurants in this town no matter what type of cuisine it is that you are in the mood for. My favorite is Mexican food and I am lucky that we have such a variety to choose from!

Of course the main attraction's here is the Beaver Dam Lake and the Beaver Dam River. The town itself is named after a beaver dam that was built in a stream under the river. Both the lake and the river are truly stunning to visit, take walks near, and view nature! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Beaver Dam? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Park
      Beaver Park
      Starkweather Park
      Lakeview Park
      Lakeview Park
      Waterworks Park
      Vo-Tech Park
      Cotton Mill Park

      Entertainment

      Wayland Museum & Archives
      BDACT Fine Arts Center
      Rogers Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Culver's
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Beaver Dam? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Beaver Dam.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Beaver Dam? The cost of living in Beaver Dam is 94/100 - which is 2% lower than Wisconsin.
      Beaver Dam
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Beaver Dam? Beaver Dam crime rates are 841, which are 50% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      841 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 119

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Beaver Dam? The median income in Beaver Dam is $55,551 which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $55,551equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,7293% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Beaver Dam a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Beaver Dam home prices? Beaver Dam home prices are $141,000 - which is 16% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $141,00024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84111% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Beaver Dam have good schools? The Beaver Dam graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Beaver Dam a good place to live? Beaver Dam has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      2 total surveys

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