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Turtle Lake, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County
Turtle Lake, ND
At a Glance
How Turtle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Turtle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Turtle Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Turtle Lake residents earn a median household income of $57,250 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,526. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turtle Lake is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,700. Median rent is $779/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Turtle Lake reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,007/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Turtle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turtle Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.