Tippecanoe, IN

Indiana

Tippecanoe is a small town in Indiana with a population of 383. Residents earn $50,667 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
383 Population 628/sq mi density
$50,667 Median Income $24,147 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $228,656 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,667
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,900
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Tippecanoe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population383
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,667
Per Capita$24,147
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,376M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$228,656

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation778 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+93.0%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Libraries5

Is Tippecanoe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tippecanoe receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tippecanoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tippecanoe is $50,667, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tippecanoe is $102,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Tippecanoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Tippecanoe has a population of 383 with a density of 628 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

383
Total Population
628
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Tippecanoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tippecanoe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tippecanoe is $50,667, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Tippecanoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,667
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,147
Avg Weekly Wage$989
IRS Avg AGI$69,578

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,155
County GDP$2,376M

Business (County)

Restaurants92
Healthcare96
Retail163
Manufacturing138

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,139
18% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tippecanoe is $102,900, 63% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,656.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,900
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$228,656

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$894
1 Bedroom$1,032
2 Bedrooms$1,242
3 Bedrooms$1,489
4 Bedrooms$1,992

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,139
18% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%

Health Metrics: Tippecanoe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Premature Death9,237/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access63.3%
Healthcare Facilities96

Crime Rates: Tippecanoe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Tippecanoe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density628/sq mi
Coordinates41.2110°N, 86.1149°W
County FIPS18099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.8%
D 27.4%

Winner: Republican by 43.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score6.29
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density628/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities96
Restaurants92
Retail Stores163

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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