Townapedia
Johnson County Republicans (5560703254)
Johnson County Republicans (5560703254) · Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Haley Barbour with supporter (5560780616)
Haley Barbour with supporter (5560780616) · Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Haley Barbour (5560732628)
Haley Barbour (5560732628) · Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Haley Barbour with supporter (5560774144)
Haley Barbour with supporter (5560774144) · Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Haley Barbour (5560120989)
Haley Barbour (5560120989) · Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Haley Barbour (5560118969) (cropped)
Haley Barbour (5560118969) (cropped) · Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0

Tiffin, Iowa

Tiffin is a city of 5,737 people in Johnson County, Iowa.

Plan a trip
Loading the weather...
Population5,737 +71.2% since 2019
CountyJohnson County
Elevation705 ft 215 m
Land area4.4 sq mi
ZIP code52340
Nearest airportIowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) 7 mi

Why visit Tiffin

Townapedia lists 12 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 15°F.

About Tiffin

Tiffin is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,512 at the time of the 2020 census. F.

From the Wikipedia article Tiffin, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Parks, trails and playgrounds12

Clear Creek Greenbelt

Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi

Open in Google Maps

Woodfield Park

Park · 0.7 mi

Community Playground

Open in Google Maps

Clear Creek Nature Area

Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi

Open in Google Maps

Corallville Creekside Ballpark

Park · 1.8 mi

Open in Google Maps

Coralville Creekside Cross

Park · 1.8 mi

Open in Google Maps

Deerview Park

Park · 1.0 mi

Open in Google Maps

Fox Valley Pond

Park · 2.1 mi

Open in Google Maps

Jim Bartels Tiffin City Park

Park

Open in Google Maps

M.A. Ewalt Recreation Area

Park · 2.0 mi

Open in Google Maps

Mayor Glenn Potter Park

Park

Open in Google Maps

McDonald Family Conservancy

Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi

Open in Google Maps

Tennis/Soccer Field Park

Park · 0.5 mi

Open in Google Maps

Restaurants and cafes3

Back Berner's Bar and Grill

Restaurant

Open in Google Maps

Bryant's off 6

Restaurant

Open in Google Maps

Jon's Ice Cream Store and Restaurant

Ice cream · 0.4 mi

Open in Google Maps

Churches and places of worship2

Grace United Methodist Church

Church · 0.5 mi

Open in Google Maps

Veritas Church of Iowa City

Church · 1.2 mi

Open in Google Maps

Advertisement

Shopping1

Fareway

Grocery

Open in Google Maps

History

Tiffin was platted in 1867. The name was a transfer from Tiffin, Ohio, the former home of Rolla Johnson, who owned the town site.

From the History section of Tiffin, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries21

Advertisement

Map of Tiffin

44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.0 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 2.2 in of rainApril: 3.8 in of rainMay: 4.5 in of rainJune: 5.3 in of rainJuly: 3.9 in of rainAugust: 3.9 in of rainSeptember: 3.2 in of rainOctober: 3.0 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 1.4 in of rainJanuary: 31°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 50°FApril: 63°FMay: 73°FJune: 83°FJuly: 86°FAugust: 84°FSeptember: 78°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 49°FDecember: 36°FJanuary: 15°FFebruary: 18°FMarch: 30°FApril: 40°FMay: 52°FJune: 62°FJuly: 66°FAugust: 63°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 20°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan31°F15°F1.0 in
Feb36°F18°F1.2 in
Mar50°F30°F2.2 in
Apr63°F40°F3.8 in
May73°F52°F4.5 in
Jun83°F62°F5.3 in
Jul86°F66°F3.9 in
Aug84°F63°F3.9 in
Sep78°F54°F3.2 in
Oct64°F42°F3.0 in
Nov49°F30°F2.2 in
Dec36°F20°F1.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Iowa City Muni Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$100,952median household income
$338,500median home value
$1,224median monthly rent
33.0median age
63.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%of homes are owner-occupied
22.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1827%18 to 3430%35 to 6432%65 and over10%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Johnson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2013-05-31: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

Reviews, tips and questions

Loading what members have shared...

Sources and licences

Photo credits

Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.