Turlock, California

About Turlock

Set in the central part of California, Turlock is a thriving city with an estimated population of 72,888.

Officially, Turlock is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.8 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,339 residents per square mile.

📰 Turlock News Today

• Turlock man arrested after fatal DUI crash in Merced County KCRA · Aug 14
• Megan Metcalf Obituary (1949 - 2026) - Turlock, CA - Modesto Bee Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Turlock man suspected of DUI, hit-and-run in crash that killed woman in Merced County CBS News · Aug 13
• Turlock Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Turlock High School (CA) Boys Water Polo MaxPreps · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Turlock Unique

• The only place in America named Turlock — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 72,888.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Turlock

• Angelini's Italian Restaurant — italian
• Applebee's — american
• Black Bear Diner — american
• Carnitas Purepecha — mexican
• China Café — chinese
• Cindy's Restaurant — coffee shop
• Commonwealth
• Corn'd Korean Corndogs — corn dog
• Cotta's Kitchen
• Daraman — ramen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Stan State Art Space · Art gallery
• Turlock Historical Society Museum · Museum
• Christmas Tree Lane · Attraction
• University Art Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Turlock

• Swanson-Centennial Park reviews ★
• Tot Lot reviews ★
• Traditions Park reviews ★
• Turlock Community Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• BioAg Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Broadway Park reviews ★
• Central Park reviews ★
• Christoffersen Park/Basin reviews ★
• Columbia Park reviews ★
• Crane Park reviews ★
• Curt Andre Park reviews ★
• Denair Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Turlock

• Crowell Elementary
• Cunningham Elementary
• Dennis G. Earl Elementary
• John H. Pitman High
• Julien Elementary
• Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
• Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy
• Roselawn High
• Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary
• Turlock High
• Turlock Junior High
• Wakefield Elementary
• Walnut Elementary Education Center
• Walter M. Brown Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Emanuel Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Turlock

🏘️ Nearby Communities