Iowa
Tipton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 3,111. Residents earn $67,625 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tipton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Tipton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tipton is $67,625, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Tipton is $146,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tipton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,973 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Tipton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,625 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,146 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $947 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,774 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
| County GDP | $811M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $146,000 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,627 |
| Census Median Rent | $823 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,019/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 31.3/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 31.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,973.1/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 375.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,597.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7701°N, 91.1283°W |
| County FIPS | 19031 |
Winner: Republican by 21.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |