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Turtle River, MN
City in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Population
58
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
0
Turtle River and its ZIP codes
Turtle River at a glance
- Turtle River is 25% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Turtle River, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beltrami County. PPP loans are for Turtle River.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,841
20,687 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$380M
FY 2026, $8,214 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Turtle River, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
963
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -9°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Turtle River, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Turtle River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TenstrikeCity | 6.1 mi | 3.3 |
| BemidjiCity | 8.9 mi | 17.4 |
| WiltonCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| BlackduckCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Cass LakeCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SolwayCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| FunkleyCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| RedbyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| Red LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| ShevlinCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| LeonardCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.2 |
| LaporteCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| KelliherCity | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| Squaw LakeCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake GeorgeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Turtle River, MN in?
- Turtle River is in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Turtle River, MN?
- About 58 people live in Turtle River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Turtle River?
- Nearby places include Tenstrike (6.1 mi), Bemidji (8.9 mi), Wilton (13 mi), Blackduck (14 mi), Cass Lake (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023