Tipton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,680 Population 1,282/sq mi density
$45,370 Median Income $14,318 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $189,561 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,370 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $768/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tipton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,282/sq mi
Coordinates38.6570°N, 92.7796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 106 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 8 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 94 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 74 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 121 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 143 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 90 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 117 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 273 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 100 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 4
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 100 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF2 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 100 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 83 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 93 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,166 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Driest

Tipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (1.9").

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