At a Glance
Median Income
$49,464
$32,677 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $114,206
Median Rent
$575/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.2% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Turkey residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,677. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turkey is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,206. Median rent is $575/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
21.6% of adults in Turkey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turkey has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$32,677
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$106M
Avg Weekly Wage$735
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$575
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$114,206
Housing Units269
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation2,344 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute13 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Turkey was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.