Turtle Lake township, Minnesota
Turtle Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Turtle Lake township is a geographic entity located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,258. The land area covers 28.77 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,258 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs | ±10.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 562 | ±91 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 811 | ±104 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 562 | ±91 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 249 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $420,600 | ±$36,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,750 | ±$7,085 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,095 | ±$7,491 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 70 | ±60 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 631 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,259 (2024)
ID: 167757
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: LYNN JOHNSON
12421 LAKE BELTRAMI RD NE, BEMIDJI MN 56601
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GUS Population: 46,762 (2024)
ID: 167349
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
701 MINNESOTA AVE NW, STE 200, BEMIDJI MN 56601-3178
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BLACKDUCK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BLACKDUCK, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-12 | BEMIDJI, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bemidji State University
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 |
8004752001
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BEMIDJI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 509 AMERICA AVENUE, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601 |
(218) 751-3963
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Northwest Technical College
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College | 11.5 mi away | 905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601-4907 |
2183336600
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BLACKDUCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 1ST STREET EAST, BLACKDUCK, MN, 56630 |
(218) 835-6600
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Oak Hills Christian College
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College | 13.4 mi away | 1600 Oak Hills Rd SW, Bemidji, MN, 56601-8834 |
2187518670
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CASS LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 223 CEDAR, CASS LAKE, MN, 56633 |
(218) 335-8865
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Leech Lake Tribal College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 6945 Little Wolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 |
2183354200
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Red Lake Nation College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 15480 Migizi Drive, Red Lake, MN, 56671-0000 |
2186792860
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RED LAKE INDIAN AGCY, MN US, located 19.1 miles from Turtle Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0° | -2.7° | 6.6° | 1.03" | — |
| February | 20.9° | 0.7° | 10.8° | 0.55" | — |
| March | 34.0° | 14.8° | 24.4° | 0.81" | — |
| April | 47.9° | 29.1° | 38.5° | 1.28" | — |
| May | 62.3° | 43.1° | 52.7° | 2.91" | — |
| June | 71.9° | 54.4° | 63.1° | 3.61" | — |
| July | 76.6° | 59.7° | 68.1° | 3.51" | — |
| August | 75.6° | 57.4° | 66.5° | 2.78" | — |
| September | 65.8° | 48.0° | 56.9° | 2.50" | — |
| October | 51.3° | 35.6° | 43.4° | 2.34" | — |
| November | 34.4° | 20.6° | 27.5° | 1.05" | — |
| December | 21.4° | 5.9° | 13.6° | 0.40" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle River city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Tenstrike city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Bemidji city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Wilton city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Solway city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
| Blackduck city | City | 16.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2700765758. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.