Town of Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin

The Town of Turtle Lake is a town in Barron County, Wisconsin. About 797 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of Turtle Lake in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
797 ± 194
County
Barron County
School district
Turtle Lake School District
Land area
35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$85,758 ± $7,569
Median home value
$259,600 ± $36,087
Water area
0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5500581100
Coordinates (central point)
45.330974, -92.104323

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Clayton (village)2.9 mi west
  2. Turtle Lake (village)4.7 mi northwest
  3. Town of Vance Creek5.9 mi south
  4. Town of Clayton, Polk County6.1 mi west
  5. Town of Arland6.5 mi east
  6. Town of Almena7.2 mi north

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Turtle Lake. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Barron County, largest first

  1. Town of Rice Lake2,823 people
  2. Town of Stanley2,549 people
  3. Town of Chetek1,670 people
  4. Town of Prairie Lake1,520 people
  5. Town of Clinton1,009 people
  6. Town of Maple Grove1,000 people
  7. Town of Stanfold979 people
  8. Town of Oak Grove964 people
  9. Town of Cedar Lake904 people
  10. Town of Barron891 people
  11. Town of Dovre865 people
  12. Town of Crystal Lake858 people
All 24
  1. Town of Lakeland857 people
  2. Town of Cumberland830 people
  3. Town of Bear Lake789 people
  4. Town of Maple Plain779 people
  5. Town of Almena753 people
  6. Town of Sumner729 people
  7. Town of Arland722 people
  8. Town of Doyle712 people
  9. Town of Sioux Creek678 people
  10. Town of Dallas638 people
  11. Town of Vance Creek499 people
  12. Town of Prairie Farm483 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Barron County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Turtle Lake

Longest day
15 hours 40 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 44 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:19 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:54 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:25 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:00 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:44 AM4:51 PM9 h 7 min
Feb 157:10 AM5:35 PM10 h 25 min
Mar 157:21 AM7:14 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:23 AM7:54 PM13 h 31 min
May 155:38 AM8:31 PM14 h 53 min
Jun 155:19 AM8:58 PM15 h 39 min
Jul 155:34 AM8:53 PM15 h 19 min
Aug 156:09 AM8:15 PM14 h 6 min
Sep 156:46 AM7:19 PM12 h 33 min
Oct 157:24 AM6:23 PM10 h 59 min
Nov 157:06 AM4:38 PM9 h 32 min
Dec 157:40 AM4:26 PM8 h 46 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

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