Tipton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jackson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
773 Population 661/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $21,484 per capita
$74,700 Home Value $66,613 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,700 home value, $583/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tipton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates34.4994°N, 99.1363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 144 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 73 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 75 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 125 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 145 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 142 km
Jan 28, 2009 0 km ENE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.4 137 km
Mar 11, 2010 14 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Mar 6, 2020 8 km NE of Alex, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Jun 3, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 143 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
May 2, 2020 10 km SE of Amber, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km
Apr 15, 2021 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.3 144 km
May 25, 2017 5 km WSW of Tuttle, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 141 km
Jul 14, 2015 7 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 143 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Aug 9, 2024 4 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
Apr 7, 2021 2 km SE of Union City, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

726 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 2,306 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 89 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 88 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 33 km 11
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 71 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 74 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF4 86 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 64 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 79 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 36 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 69 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 25 km 2
May 11, 1982 EF3 22 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 66 km 3
May 20, 1977 EF3 4 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 50 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 71 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 89 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 97 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 43 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 92 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 92 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 44 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 54 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 71 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 61 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 34 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 56 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 54 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 64 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 87 km
2015 CRATER CREEK 7,378 54 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Tipton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.1").

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