Living in Turtle Lake, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Turtle Lake · Census data 2020–2024

Turtle Lake has 55 residents with a median age of 46.2. .

Turtle Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Turtle Lake at a glance

Population
55
Median age
46.2State: 40.4
Homeowners
65.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%

Is Turtle Lake a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 10.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Turtle Lake: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
47
Owner-occupied
65.8%
Renter-occupied
34.2%
Vacant
19.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
1.45

Turtle Lake demographics

Population
55
Median age
46.2
Under 18
0%
65 and older
18.2%
Households
38
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Hispanic or Latino10.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Turtle Lake ›

Education in Turtle Lake

39.5% of adults 25 and older in Turtle Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Turtle Lake39.5%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Turtle Lake

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
73.7%

Turtle Lake vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Turtle Lake55———
Polson5,428$53,418$356,300$912
Pablo1,632$36,400$256,700$793
Finley Point479$65,972$555,100$1,034
Jette218$49,219$579,900—
Kings Point274$75,147$1,509,100—
Ronan2,001$42,298$225,500$880
Charlo306$40,469$210,800$843
Bear Dance220$84,732$833,300—

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Living in Turtle Lake: FAQ

Is Turtle Lake, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 10.9%.

What is the median age in Turtle Lake?

The median age in Turtle Lake is 46.2 years (Montana: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Turtle Lake?

The unemployment rate in Turtle Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Turtle Lake?

39.5% of adults in Turtle Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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