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Calamus

A town of 1,043 people in Dodge County, Wisconsin

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Conserved land2.7%640 of 23,264 acres

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About Calamus

Town in Wisconsin, United States

1,043Population

36.6 sq miArea

886 ftElevation

Calamus is a town in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of South Beaver Dam is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Lost Lake is also located partially in the town.

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Living in Calamus

Health in Calamus

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Calamus tracks Wisconsin closely.

Care nearby

Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (Mmc-Bd)Beaver Dam · 6.4 mi · ER

Noble Community Clinics - Beaver DamBeaver Dam · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53916, 53925, 53932 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Calamus →

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