Tipton is a small town of 190 in Kansas, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tipton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 82.5
Tipton's overall cost of living index is 82.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tipton costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tipton, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$433
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tipton's violent crime rate is 267.6 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
267.6 /100k
Property Crime
652.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tipton is served primarily by Waconda.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tipton, KS
National Avg
School District
Waconda
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tipton sees average highs of 40.3°F in January
and 92.7°F in July,
with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.6 inches of snow per year.
Tipton's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tipton roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,500 and median rent is $433/month.
Tipton's violent crime rate is 267.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 652.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tipton are operated by Waconda.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tipton, KS has a population of 190, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tipton averages 40.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches
with about 16.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tipton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67485.
The population of Tipton, Kansas is 190 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tipton: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $97,500, median household income N/A, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.