Why visit Tipton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar County Sheriff's House and Jail and Floral Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Tipton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tipton
Tipton (/ˈtɪptən/) is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,149 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cedar County.
From the Wikipedia article Tipton, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Cedar County Sheriff's House and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic government buildings in Iowa, United States
Floral Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Exhibition hall in Cedar County, Iowa
Hardacre Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Former theater and movie theater in Tipton, Iowa, United States
Hotel Tipton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Tipton, Iowa
John Christian and Bertha Landrock Reichert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Tipton State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Tipton, Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Mi Tierra
Restaurant · Mexican
310 Cedar Street, Tipton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
History
Tipton was platted within Center Township in 1840 and was named for General John Tipton, a personal friend of the founder, Henry W. Higgins. The city was incorporated on January 27, 1857.
From the History section of Tipton, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Map of Tipton
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 12°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 18°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tipton (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cedar County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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)
- 2013-07-31: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- West Branch 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Wilton 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- West Liberty 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Durant 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Lisbon 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Mount Vernon 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Solon 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Iowa City 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Muscatine 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Coralville 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St. Mary's Church - Tipton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1899 Floral Hall, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Christian and Bertha Landrock Reichert House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tipton-hotel, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hardacre Theater, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cedar County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1921 Tipton Bank, Kevin Schuchmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
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