Tipton Authority

Tipton is a middle-income village of 784 with home prices 2.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Tipton, Oklahoma

Tipton is one of the smaller incorporated places in Tillman County, Oklahoma, with a population of 784. Households here earn a median of $63,125.

Definition and scope

Tipton sits within Tillman County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Tipton has approximately 784 residents. The median age is 42.5 years. Roughly 76% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $73,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 65.3%
• Black or African American: 4.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Tipton is $63,125. Poverty rate stands at 23.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 17.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Tipton:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Tipton is Tipton Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Tillman County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Purcell, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,288 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.