At a Glance
Median Income
$85,250
$44,984 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $260,456
Violent Crime
434/100K
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Turtle River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Turtle River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Turtle River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Turtle River residents earn a median household income of $85,250 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,984. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Turtle River is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,456. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Turtle River reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,089/100K.
Education
36.8% of adults in Turtle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turtle River has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population67
Median Age64.2 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,250
Per Capita$44,984
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$260,456
Housing Units35
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent434/100K
Property8,089/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,347 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Turtle River was built in 1985.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.