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Tipton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Tipton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,255
Population
1,918/sq mi density
$64,709
Median Income
$35,063 per capita
$148,800
Home Value
$232,000 Zillow
$853
Median Rent
16.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,709 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,800 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tipton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2825°N, 86.0432°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Tipton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Tipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").