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Tipton, MO
City in Moniteau County, Missouri.
Population
2,667
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,275
ZIP codes
0
Tipton and its ZIP codes
Tipton at a glance
- Tipton is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,257 a year, 30% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (43% below Missouri) and median rent is $785 a month.
Local data for Tipton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tipton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,257
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$130,200
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (752), Irish Americans (272), Scottish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moniteau County. PPP loans are for Tipton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,118
4,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.2M
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
How people get to work
Tipton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tipton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
291
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tipton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tipton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SyracuseCity | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| FortunaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ClarksburgCity | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BuncetonCity | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| OttervilleCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CaliforniaCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Prairie HomeCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| VersaillesCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Pilot GroveCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SmithtonCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| JamestownTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| StoverCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Windsor PlaceVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| BarnettCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| CentertownTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tipton, MO in?
- Tipton is in Moniteau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Tipton, MO?
- About 2,667 people live in Tipton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tipton?
- Nearby places include Syracuse (5 mi), Fortuna (6.3 mi), Clarksburg (6.4 mi), Latham (8.7 mi), Bunceton (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023