Tipton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Mitchell County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
211
Population
844/sq mi density
$101,400
Home Value
$184,037 Zillow
$435
Median Rent
12.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tipton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,596 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3395°N, 98.4709°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mitchell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in |
Tipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.7").