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Tipton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,680 Population 1,282/sq mi density
$45,370 Median Income $14,318 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $187,945 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 878 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,370 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tipton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,370
40% below
$14,318 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
57% below
Zillow: $187,945
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
263 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
43%
Rent
66%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tipton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tipton residents earn a median household income of $45,370 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,318. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tipton is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,945. Median rent is $768/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Tipton reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 878/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Tipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tipton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,680
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,370
Per Capita$14,318
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty12.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$768
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$187,945
Housing Units767
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property878/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary61/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation922 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tipton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (22 miles).
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.