Very AffordableSafer than AverageLittlefield Unified District (4374)
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Beaver Dam is a small town of 2,013 in Arizona, with a median household income of $45,550
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beaver Dam stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beaver Dam is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beaver Dam city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Beaver Dam's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beaver Dam costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beaver Dam, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$834
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,550
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Beaver Dam's violent crime rate is 360.5 per 100,000 residents
— 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
360.5 /100k
Property Crime
2201.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beaver Dam is served primarily by Littlefield Unified District (4374).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beaver Dam, AZ
National Avg
School District
Littlefield Unified District (4374)
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beaver Dam sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 109.0°F in July,
with 7.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Beaver Dam's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beaver Dam roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $834/month.
Beaver Dam's violent crime rate is 360.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2201.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beaver Dam are operated by Littlefield Unified District (4374).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beaver Dam, AZ has a population of 2,013, a median household income of $45,550, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Beaver Dam averages 61.7°F in January and 109.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.0 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Beaver Dam, Arizona is 2,013 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beaver Dam: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $45,550, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaver Dam side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
