At a Glance
Home Value
$101,400
Zillow: $184,037
Median Rent
$435/mo
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.0% 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+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tipton is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,037. Median rent is $435/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.7% of adults in Tipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tipton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$49,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$615M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
Home Value$101,400
Rent$435
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$184,037
Housing Units138
Rent Burden12.2%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation1,596 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute14 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Tipton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.