At a Glance
Home Value
$49,200
Zillow: $136,736
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.0% smoking rate
How Turkey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Turkey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Turkey a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turkey is $49,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,736. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
2.2% of adults in Turkey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turkey has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population446
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,130
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
Home Value$49,200
Rent
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$136,736
Housing Units154
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation147 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Turkey was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.