Turtle Lake, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
900
Population
107/sq mi density
$57,854
Median Income
$41,579 per capita
$143,100
Home Value
$322,271 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,854 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $794/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Turtle Lake has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 55.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Turtle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.0").