Turtle LakeND
A town of 32, settled in 1904. A typical home worth about $140K.
What makes Turtle Lake stand out
The 2 things Turtle Lake does most differently from other towns.
32 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Turtle Lake’s report card
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Local news
All →- Central McLean Cougars Coop vs Washburn - Boys Middle School Football 09/21/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Wilton vs TLMHS - Girls Middle School Basketball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
- TLMHS vs Garrison - Girls Middle School Basketball 09/14/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
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A typical Turtle Lake home is worth about $140K
The typical Turtle Lake home is worth about $140,000, up 7.3% in a year, 52% below the North Dakota typical home.
Typical home value
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Turtle Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
13.8% of Turtle Lake is conserved land
53 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
How healthy Turtle Lake is
Turtle Lake beats the North Dakota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Turtle Lake | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.1% | 8.2% |
About Turtle Lake
City in North Dakota, United States
Turtle Lake is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Turtle Lake was founded in 1905. A segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail is routed just to the north and east of Turtle Lake within the Brekken-Holmes Recreation Area. This trail segment can be hiked as a point-to-point hike or as a 9.2-mile loop hike from the ND Highway 41 trailhead parking area (map).
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- Established
- 1904
- Population
- 542
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,890 ft
- ZIP code
- 58575
- Area code
- 701