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Tipton, IA

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Population
3,060
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
823 ft
Median Home Value
$165,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$845/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,115
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityIowa City, Iowa22 miles away · 76,229 residents.

About Tipton

Tipton is a city and the county seat of Cedar County, Iowa, situated in the eastern agricultural interior of the state. Platted in 1840 and named after General John Tipton by founder Henry W. Higgins, the residential trade center of approximately 3,106 is served by the Tipton Community School District for public K-12 education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+97.9rating

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