Tipton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,989
Population
1,728/sq mi density
$51,389
Median Income
$17,380 per capita
$245,500
Home Value
$271,012 Zillow
$1,205
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,389 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$245,500 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tipton enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 255 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0572°N, 119.3135°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 60.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 95 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 177 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 196 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Tipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.0").