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Tipton, MO

Tipton, MO.

Population: 4,417 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tipton, MO is $197,416 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 33 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$197,416

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,416
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+81.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$199,103
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$145,000
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
-40.8%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
89.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
TIPTON HIGH, TIPTON ELEM., TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,318
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Phillips Field (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER, COLUMBIA MO VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-50 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,142
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,052
Average weekly wage
$878
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TiptonState medianUS median
Median home value$197,416$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$145,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market33 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,142$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Tipton, MO?
$197,416.
What is the median sale price in Tipton, MO?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tipton, MO?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Tipton, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tipton, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave.
Is Tipton, MO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Tipton, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tipton, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tipton, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tipton, MO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tipton, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tipton, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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