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Beaver

A town of 798 people in Polk County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land7.3%1,702 of 23,369 acres
Trails4.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Beaver

Town in Wisconsin, United States
798Population
36.8 sq miArea
1,198 ftElevation

Beaver is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 798 at the 2020 census. The village of Turtle Lake and the unincorporated community of Range are located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Beaver for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Amery (11%), Turtle Lake (5%) and Clear Lake (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Amery
11%
Turtle Lake
5%
Clear Lake
5%
New Richmond
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Beaver →

Health in Beaver

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1better than WI·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Amery Hospital & ClinicAmery · 11.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northlakes--Turtle LakeTurtle Lake · 3.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54889, 54001 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Beaver →

Natural hazards in Beaver

25
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

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Beaver has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
55° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Turtle Lake Public LibraryTurtle Lake · 4.1 miles · 42 hrs a week
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