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Tipton, OK
Town in Tillman County, Oklahoma.
Population
784
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
669
ZIP codes
0
Tipton and its ZIP codes
Tipton at a glance
- Tipton is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,125, close to the Oklahoma median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,300 (63% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $549 a month.
Local data for Tipton, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tipton, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,125
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$73,300
Median rent
$549/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (157), Irish Americans (110), German Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tillman County. PPP loans are for Tipton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,249
1,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,390
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.4M
FY 2026, $9,382 per person
How people get to work
Tipton, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tipton, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
998
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tipton, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Tipton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeadrickTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ElmerTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ManitouTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FrederickCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| AltusCity | 14 mi | 18.2 |
| OlusteeTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| FriendshipTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| SnyderCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| DavidsonTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| HollisterTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Mountain ParkTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MarthaTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| BlairTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Oklaunion, TXCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Vernon, TXCity | 24 mi | 7.9 |
| Chillicothe, TXCity | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tipton, OK in?
- Tipton is in Tillman County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Tipton, OK?
- About 784 people live in Tipton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tipton?
- Nearby places include Headrick (10 mi), Elmer (11 mi), Manitou (11 mi), Frederick (12 mi), Altus (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023