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Turtle Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County
Turtle Lake, WI
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 $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,081. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 $316,700 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,018. Median rent is $878/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.
Safety & Crime
Turtle Lake reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 978/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Turtle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turtle Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.