Turtle Lake, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
61 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$473,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$665 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$843 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
5
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
4
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 27
Feb 1 11 30
Mar 1 8 37
Apr 2 4 45
May 2 1 52
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 2 2 46
Nov 2 10 34
Dec 2 16 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 47, MT State House District 93, MT
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Schools

Mission Valley Christian Academy
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Mission Valley Christianacademy
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Linderman School
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Salish Kootenai College
5 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Flathead Valley Community College
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
The University of Montana
56 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Providence St Joseph Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Luke Community Hospital
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
The Healthcenter
39 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Missoula International Airport
52 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Helena Regional Airport
123 miles, SE • 1 star
Great Falls International Airport
127 miles, SE • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
140 miles, S • 1 star
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