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Beaver, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,146.
Population change since 2000: +2.0%
Males: 595  (51.9%)
Females: 551  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

47.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54161, 54446.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,015 (it was $35,188 in 2000)
Beaver:

$59,015
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,061 (it was $15,465 in 2000)

Beaver town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $166,327 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Beaver:

$166,327
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Beaver: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Beaver, WI (2010)
    • 1,08094.2%White alone
    • 393.4%Hispanic
    • 90.8%American Indian alone
    • 90.8%Asian alone
    • 40.3%Black alone
    • 30.3%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Beaver detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (46.0%), Polish (25.2%), United States (8.4%), Irish (7.7%), French (5.3%), English (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 667 feet

Land area: 68.6 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile   (very low).

Beaver, Wisconsin map

18 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Beaver town:

1.2% ($879)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (44.3 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (145.4 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (229.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pound, WI (2.1 miles ),
Coleman, WI (2.5 miles ),
Crivitz, WI (2.6 miles ),
Brazeau, WI (2.7 miles ),
Stephenson, WI (3.2 miles ),
Middle Inlet, WI (3.4 miles ),
Grover, WI (3.4 miles ),
Spruce, WI (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 45.15 N, Longitude: 88.08 W

Distribution of median household income in Beaver, WI in 2022
Beaver satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $237,700
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $168,800
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $192,800
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $166,400
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $247,800
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $97,000
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $97,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $66,100
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $201,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,800
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $116,800
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $171,300
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $120,400
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $119,000
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $73,900
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Beaver, WI residents
Average permit cost in Beaver, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Beaver, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.2%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Wood products (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (24.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.7%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Wood products (4.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Beaver, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)

Average climate in Beaver, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Beaver-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Beaver town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Beaver-area historical earthquake activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 83% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 241.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 258.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 221.2 miles away from Beaver center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 425.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 461.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 370.4 miles away from Beaver center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marinette County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Beaver topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Beaver:

  • NEWCARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CRIVITZ, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Beaver:

  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 44 miles; Green Bay, WI; Full-time enrollment: 6,069)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 44 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 49 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 63 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 64 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 78 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 82 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Beaver include: Beaver Church (A), Saint Matthews Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Beaver Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Giese Lake (A), Murphy Lake (B), Nelligan Lake (C), Newbar Lake (D), Rainbow Lake (E), Mud Lake (F), Bahlert Lake (G), Bass Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Beaver Creek (A), Iron Springs Creek (B), Murphy Creek (C), Left Foot Creek (D), Walker Creek (E), Whisky Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Beaver: Beaver Creek State Public Hunting Grounds (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Marinette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.7%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.9%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Beaver:

Marital status in Beaver, WI
  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Beaver:

  • High school or higher: 74.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Beaver, WI (based on Marinette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic10,05310
Evangelical Protestant6,20533
Mainline Protestant3,86620
Other14
None21,624-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Marinette County:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Marinette County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Marinette County:

7.54 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 50
Here:

11.78 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marinette County:

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.0%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

7.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Beaver:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOCO (1260 AM; 1 kW; OCONTO, WI; Owner: LAMARDO INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Beaver:

  • WSFQ (96.3 FM; PESHTIGO, WI; Owner: BADGER COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WRVM (102.7 FM; SURING, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)
  • WLST (95.1 FM; MARINETTE, WI; Owner: BADGER COMMUNICATIONS L.L.C.)
  • WOWN (99.3 FM; SHAWANO, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING OF SHAWANO, INC.)
  • WMXG (106.3 FM; STEPHENSON, MI; Owner: ESCANABA LICENSE CORP.)
  • WHYB (103.7 FM; MENOMINEE, MI; Owner: BADGER COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WOCO-FM (107.1 FM; OCONTO, WI; Owner: LAMARDO INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Beaver:

  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)

Beaver fatal accident list:

May 17, 2019 02:27 PM, Us-141, Lat: 45.184283, Lon: -87.995439, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.6mTotal length
  • 13,532Total average daily traffic
  • 1,099Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,024Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111667 Lon: -88.034722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: KNKN395
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/01/2029, Certifier: Mark NazeRegistrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Lantor & Sachs, LLP, 8350 Broad Street, Suite 1450, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (301) 622-2864, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Leslie N Lindeman, Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111667 Lon: -88.034722), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 55075 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 221-0987

  • Leslie N Lindeman, Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111667 Lon: -88.034722), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 55075 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Dawn L Keniley, Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111667 Lon: -88.034722), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 55075 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Vb-S1 Assets, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Larry L Lueck, Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111667 Lon: -88.034722), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 55075 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111667 Lon: -88.034722), Type: 128.0, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Wisconsin Rsa No. 4 Limited Partnership, Green- Bay, Phone: (920) 339-2890


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 540 Burnett St (Lat: 43.466944 Lon: -89.010111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.8 m, Overall height: 16.2 m, Call Sign: KNJX991,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 05/25/1999, Expiration Date: 07/24/2004, Cancellation Date: 09/26/2004, Registrant: Communications Licensing Consulting, N6377 Woodridge Ln, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, Phone: (920) 885-4450, Fax: (920) 885-4452, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • POUND, Corner Of 2nd & 21st Roads (Lat: 45.111639 Lon: -88.034833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WPOS320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2019, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Certifier: Mark Naze, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Lantor & Sachs, LLP, 8350 Broad Street, Suite 1450, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (920) 617-5744, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC9HOR, Licensee ID: L01012779, Grant Date: 05/04/2005, Expiration Date: 05/04/2015, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2006, Certifier: David W Goddard, Registrant: David W Goddard, N5111 13th Rd, Beaver, WI 54114

  • Call Sign: W9DWG, Previous Call Sign: KC9HOR, Licensee ID: L01012779, Grant Date: 02/04/2006, Expiration Date: 02/04/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/06/2018, Certifier: David W Goddard, Registrant: David W Goddard, N5111 13th Rd, Beaver, WI 54114


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Beaver, WI
  • 43.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.5%Wood
  • 23.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 2.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Beaver, WI
  • 45.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.3%Wood
  • 6.8%Electricity
  • 4.1%Utility gas


Beaver compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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