At a Glance
Median Income
$51,389
$17,380 per capita
Home Value
$245,500
Zillow: $271,012
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
38.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.2% smoking rate
How Tipton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tipton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tipton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tipton residents earn a median household income of $51,389 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,380. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tipton is $245,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,012. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
4.0% of adults in Tipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
38.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tipton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population2,989
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density1,728/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born47.9%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,389
Per Capita$17,380
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
B+
Home Value$245,500
Rent$1,205
Ownership33.9%
Zillow$271,012
Housing Units829
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation255 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+38.2%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Tipton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
47.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.