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Tipton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
Tipton, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Tipton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tipton residents earn a median household income of $67,625 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,146. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tipton is $146,000 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,627. Median rent is $823/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Tipton reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,973/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Tipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tipton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.