What are the schools like in Turtle River, MN?

School district data for Turtle River is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Turtle River?

The median household income in Turtle River, MN is $83,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Turtle River, MN?

Turtle River has an average high temperature of 18.0°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.9 inches.

Turtle River, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Turtle River, MN?

Turtle River has a violent crime rate of 385.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1979.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Turtle River, MN a Good Place to Live?

Turtle River is a small town of 67 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $83,438 .

Strengths: Turtle River stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Turtle River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Turtle River city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Turtle River metro area.

Metric	Turtle River, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Turtle River's violent crime rate is 385.7 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

385.7 /100k

Property Crime

1979.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Turtle River, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Turtle River sees average highs of 18.0°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 48.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Turtle River, MN
Average High — January	18.0°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	48.9"

Demographics

Metric	Turtle River, MN	National Avg
Population	67	—
Median Age	64.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	38.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tenstrike, MN 6 mi Bemidji, MN 9 mi Wilton, MN 13 mi Blackduck, MN 13 mi Cass Lake, MN 16 mi

Turtle River vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle River, MN affordable or expensive?

Turtle River has a median home value of $192,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $83,438.

What is the crime rate in Turtle River, MN?

Turtle River's violent crime rate is 385.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1979.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Turtle River?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Turtle River, MN a good place to live?

Turtle River, MN has a population of 67, a median household income of $83,438, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Turtle River?

Turtle River averages 18.0°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 48.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Turtle River?

The population of Turtle River, Minnesota is 67 with a median age of 64.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Turtle River?

Key numbers for living in Turtle River: median home $192,500, median household income $83,438, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Turtle River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.