At a Glance
Median Income
$57,854
$41,579 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
Zillow: $322,271
Median Rent
$794/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Turtle Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Turtle Lake residents earn a median household income of $57,854 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,579. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turtle Lake is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,271. Median rent is $794/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
19.8% of adults in Turtle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turtle Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population900
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,854
Per Capita$41,579
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent$794
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$322,271
Housing Units506
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,234 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Turtle Lake was built in 1974.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.