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Turtle Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
307
Population
107/sq mi density
$67,500
Median Income
$50,081 per capita
$316,700
Home Value
$299,018 Zillow
$878
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
47
Violent Crime/100K
978 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$316,700 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Turtle Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°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.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3906°N, 92.1498°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Turtle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").