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Turtle, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 2,388.
Population change since 2000: -2.3%
 
Males: 1,238  (51.8%)
Females: 1,150  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

45.8 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53511.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $83,490 (it was $57,188 in 2000)
Turtle:

$83,490
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,172 (it was $24,015 in 2000)

Turtle town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $255,595 (it was $119,700 in 2000)
Turtle:

$255,595
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $238,082; detached houses: $245,053; townhouses or other attached units: $203,498; in 2-unit structures: $189,869; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $159,516; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $150,313; mobile homes: $51,766
March 2022 cost of living index in Turtle: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Turtle, WI (2010)
    • 2,22793.3%White alone
    • 632.6%Black alone
    • 532.2%Hispanic
    • 261.1%Two or more races
    • 140.6%Asian alone
    • 30.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.08%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (41.6%), Irish (19.8%), Norwegian (16.7%), English (11.4%), Swedish (4.8%), Italian (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 29.3 square miles.

Population density: 81 people per square mile   (very low).

49 residents are foreign born (1.2% North America, 0.8% Europe).

This town:

2.0%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Turtle town:

1.8% ($2,173)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Janesville, WI (10.3 miles , pop. 59,498).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (42.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (81.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Beloit, WI (1.9 miles ),
South Beloit, IL (2.3 miles ),
Clinton, WI (2.3 miles ),
La Prairie, WI (2.5 miles ),
Rock, WI (2.7 miles ),
Rockton, IL (2.8 miles ),
Roscoe, IL (3.0 miles ),
Bradford, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.54 N, Longitude: 88.97 W

Distribution of median household income in Turtle, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $495,900
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $260,300
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $304,800
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $315,000
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $332,200
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $258,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $271,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $256,500
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $176,500
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $226,600
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $253,600
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $193,400
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $173,000
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $167,300
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $180,700
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $127,100
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $161,000
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $160,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Turtle, WI residents
Average permit cost in Turtle, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Turtle, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (11.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.9%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (16.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.9%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.4%)
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Turtle, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)

Average climate in Turtle, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.4. This is worse than average.

City:

94.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 34.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Turtle-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Turtle town center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/7/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Turtle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 288.4 miles away from Turtle center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.7 miles away from Turtle center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 263.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 288.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 321.1 miles away from Turtle center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rock County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Turtle:

  • BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM - DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • BELOIT MEM HSPTL Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • AT-HOME HEALTHCARE (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • BELOIT CONV CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • BELOIT HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • PREMIER REHAB AND SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; BELOIT, WI)
  • ABARIS CTR FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (Hospital, about 5 miles away; BELOIT, WI)

Amtrak stations near Turtle:

  • 5 miles: BELOIT (HWY. 75 & HWY. 51) - Bus Station . Services: call for taxi service.
  • 9 miles: JANESVILLE (3136 EAST COUNTY ROAD O)
  • 13 miles: JANESVILLE (HWY. 26 & HWY. 14) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Turtle:

  • Rock Valley College (about 16 miles; Rockford, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,269)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 24 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • McHenry County College (about 37 miles; Crystal Lake, IL; FT enrollment: 4,886)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 42 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Edgewood College (about 43 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 43 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 44 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Turtle: Arrowhead Orchards (A), R And S Rolling Ranch (B), Turtle Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Turtle Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: 205 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Turtle: Sweet Allyn Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Rock County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.7%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.2%
Whole state:

3.7%
13 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Turtle:

Marital status in Turtle, WI
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Turtle:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Turtle, WI (based on Rock County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,15812
Mainline Protestant24,20848
Evangelical Protestant22,17780
Other1,34713
Black Protestant9414
None84,500-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
Here:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Rock County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 65
This county:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 130
Rock County:

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Rock County:

27.5%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rock County:

13.5%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Turtle:

  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WGEZ (1490 AM; 1 kW; BELOIT, WI; Owner: REGO, LTD.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCLO (1230 AM; 1 kW; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, LLC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Turtle:

  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WXRX (104.9 FM; BELVIDERE, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBCR-FM (90.3 FM; BELOIT, WI; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES/BELOIT COLLEGE)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSLD (104.5 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W220BL (91.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • W233AD (94.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Turtle:

  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 39Number of bridges
  • 348ft / 106mTotal length
  • $2,700,000Total costs
  • 340,444Total average daily traffic
  • 15,550Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Turtle, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 171970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 42000-2009
  • 92010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Turtle, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Edward G Roach, 7404 E. Buss Road (Wi21151-A) (Lat: 42.565889 Lon: -88.899944), Type: 56.1, Structure height: 55105 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 7404 E. Buss Road (Wi21151-A) (Lat: 42.565889 Lon: -88.899944), Type: 56.1, Structure height: 55105 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Sba Structures, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Turtle, WI
  • 64.1%Utility gas
  • 25.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.1%Electricity
  • 1.5%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Turtle, WI
  • 63.0%Utility gas
  • 19.3%Electricity
  • 9.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%Wood


Turtle compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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