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Tipton, IN


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Tipton, Indiana

Tipton, Indiana, in Tipton county, is 22 miles NW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 36 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Kokomo metropolitan area. Tipton contains a population of approximately 5,251.

The People and Families of Tipton

In Tipton, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Tipton, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tipton had a median family income of $47,083.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tipton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $525. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Tipton Housing

Tipton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Tipton, 95% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Tipton -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Tipton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Tipton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Tipton, IN

Comparing Tipton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime22

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