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Tipton, IA


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Tipton, Iowa

Tipton, Iowa, in Cedar county, is 22 miles E of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 179 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city contains a population of approximately 3,155.

The People and Families of Tipton

In Tipton, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tipton had a median family income of $45,698.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Tipton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,015. 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 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Tipton, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Tipton Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%Tipton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Tipton, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times73
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime65

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