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Tipton, MO


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Tipton, Missouri

Tipton, Missouri, in Moniteau county, is 31 miles SW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 101 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 3,261.

The People and Families of Tipton

In Tipton, about 32% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Tipton has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tipton had a median family income of $40,486. In Tipton, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Tipton.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Tipton Housing

Tipton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Tipton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTipton Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Tipton Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Tipton Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Tipton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Tipton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime99

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