What are the schools like in Tipton, CA?

Tipton is served primarily by Tipton Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Tipton?

The median household income in Tipton, CA is $47,695 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Tipton, CA?

Tipton has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 98.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Tipton, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tipton, CA affordable or expensive?

Tipton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tipton is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $213,400 and the median rent is $1,236 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tipton, CA?

Tipton has a violent crime rate of 418.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1805.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tipton, CA a Good Place to Live?

Tipton is a small town of 3,170 in California, with a median household income of $47,695 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Tipton stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tipton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tipton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.3

Tipton's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tipton costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tipton, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$213,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,236	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,695	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Tipton's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.9 /100k

Property Crime

1805.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tipton is served primarily by Tipton Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tipton, CA	National Avg
School District	Tipton Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	35.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tipton sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 98.4°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tipton, CA
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	98.4°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tipton, CA	National Avg
Population	3,170	—
Median Age	27.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.8%	22.2%
65 and over	4.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pixley, CA 6 mi Woodville, CA 7 mi Matheny, CA 8 mi Teviston, CA 9 mi Poplar-Cotton Center, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Tipton

Tipton, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93272

Tipton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tipton, CA affordable or expensive?

Tipton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tipton roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $213,400 and median rent is $1,236/month.

What is the crime rate in Tipton, CA?

Tipton's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1805.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tipton?

Public schools in Tipton are operated by Tipton Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 3.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tipton, CA a good place to live?

Tipton, CA has a population of 3,170, a median household income of $47,695, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tipton?

Tipton averages 55.8°F in January and 98.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tipton?

Tipton, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93272.

What is the population of Tipton?

The population of Tipton, California is 3,170 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tipton?

Key numbers for living in Tipton: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $213,400, median household income $47,695, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tipton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.