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Tipton, Indiana

Introduction to Tipton, Indiana

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

Tipton History

Both the city and the county were named in honor of Brigadier General John Tipton. He was a soldier in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, and served as U.S. Senator for Indiana from 1831 until his death in 1839. Tipton was given its name in 1847.

Tipton and nearby Attractions

  • Indiana Transportation Museum
  • Pearson Mill State Recreation Area
  • Seiberling Mansion
  • Mounds State Park
  • Greentown Glass Museum
  • Indianapolis Zoo

Things To Do In Tipton

The Greentown Glass Museum houses the work of the Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Company. The Automotive Heritage Museum and the Indiana Transportation Museum have antique automobiles and other artifacts on display. The 19th century home of Monroe Seiberling, the founder of the Diamond Plate Glass Company, is accessible from Tipton. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Tipton Municipal Golf Course. At the Tipton City Park, visitors can enjoy basketball, volleyball and several other games. The city also hosts the Tipton County Pork Festival every September. It features an arts and crafts marketplace, queen contests and live entertainment.

Tipton Transportation

Indianapolis International is the nearest major airport.

Tipton Higher Education

Anderson University, Butler University and the University of Indianapolis are all accessible from Tipton.

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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