Tipton
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Tipton is a charming and close-knit rural city set in eastern Iowa, with historic roots and a welcoming community. Despite its small size, Tipton offers classic Midwestern hospitality, scenic landscapes, and a peaceful rural vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
193
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.77°, -91.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,480
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-35.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
930 mm
Internet Speed
378 Mbps
Upload
75 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IOW
Distance
38 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.