Tipton, Iowa

Population 3,206

Tipton is located in Cedar County, IA. The population is 3,206, making Tipton the largest city in Cedar County.

There are 3 public schools in Tipton with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Tipton is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tipton is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tipton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tipton include Center Township, Fairfield Township and Red Oak Township.

Tipton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 8.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.2%

Crime Rate

72.47% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 45
  • Violent Crimes: 45
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 180
  • Property Crime: 652
  • Larceny Theft: 427

Registered Offenders

27.64% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Tipton
  • 18.71 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

3 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Tipton, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Tipton's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Tipton, IA

Property Reports view all

7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tipton, IA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tipton, IA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $592
  • 1 Bedroom: $622
  • 2 Bedrooms: $819
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,037
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,111

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Environmental Hazards

3 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Tipton, IA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Tipton, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Tipton, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.33°
  • February 24.63°
  • March 39.57°
  • April 50.58°
  • May 61.04°
  • June 72.37°
  • July 75.73°
  • August 72.56°
  • September 64.42°
  • October 52.48°
  • November 40.78°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tipton, IA

Earthquakes
Tipton, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tipton, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tipton, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tipton, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tipton, IA: $54,719

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tipton is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.33%
White Collar - 55.67%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Tipton, IA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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