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Turtle Lake, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
502
Population
984/sq mi density
$57,250
Median Income
$35,526 per capita
$123,900
Home Value
$129,700 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Turtle Lake has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,878 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5215°N, 100.8908°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Turtle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").