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Tipton, OK


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Tipton, Oklahoma

Tipton, Oklahoma, in Tillman county, is 43 miles W of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 113 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The town contains a population of approximately 916.

The People and Families of Tipton

In Tipton, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of Tipton is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Tipton boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tipton had a median family income of $30,735.

Tipton Housing

Tipton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Oklahoma. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Tipton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

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 Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTipton Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyTipton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyTipton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tipton, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population810
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built31
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