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Turtle Lake, WI

Turtle Lake, WI.

Population: 2,837 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Turtle Lake, WI is $324,226 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,000 after a median 44 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,226

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,226
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+113.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$324,226
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$385,000
Median list price
$372,000
Median price per sqft
$288
1-year sale-price change
+31.4%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
19
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$781/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$857/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,705/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
Turtle Lake Elementary, Turtle Lake High, Laker Online, Turtle Lake Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.6 in
Annual snowfall
51.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (25 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Mort's Landing Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL, OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
33.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,991
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,746
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
152

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Turtle LakeState medianUS median
Median home value$324,226$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$385,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market44 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,991$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Turtle Lake, WI?
$324,226.
What is the median sale price in Turtle Lake, WI?
$385,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Turtle Lake, WI?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Turtle Lake, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,121/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Turtle Lake, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Turtle Lake, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Turtle Lake, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Turtle Lake, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Turtle Lake, WI?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Turtle Lake, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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