Tipton, Indiana
Tipton is a city of 5,280 people in Tipton County, Indiana, founded in April 16, 1839.
Why visit Tipton
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Diana Theater, Tipton County Courthouse and Tipton County Jail and Sheriff's Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Tipton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tipton
Tipton is a city in and the county seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States. The population was estimated to be 5,275 as of July 1, 2021. Tipton is approximately 19 miles southeast of Kokomo, Indiana and approximately 42 miles north of Indianapolis, Indiana.
From the Wikipedia article Tipton, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Tipton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Tipton, United States of America
Tipton County Jail and Sheriff's Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic government buildings in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Railroad Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Great open area with fence separating it from railroad tracks. Benches and waste receptacles. Some trees for shade. Memorial for David...
Tipton City Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Play Ground Equipment, Exercise equipment, Pavilion, benches, tables, waste receptacles, public restrooms, trails / pathway, lots of...
Restaurants and cafes15
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3 more on the map.
History
The Tipton County Courthouse and Tipton County Jail and Sheriff's Home were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
From the History section of Tipton, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Tipton
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tipton 5 Sw (5 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
Tipton County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kokomo Municipal Airport (OKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Arcadia 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Elwood 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Cicero 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Sheridan 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Kokomo 13 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Greentown 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Frankton 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Noblesville 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Westfield 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Fishers 23 mi south, about 36 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
- Tipton, Indiana (7235237534), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tipton-indiana-county-jail, Unknown author, Public domain
- Tipton-indiana-courthouse2, Unknown author, Public domain
- Tipton-county-courthouse, Photo shot by Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), Public domain
- Nkp587 (4207077832), Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US, CC BY 2.0
- Nkp587 (4207077832) (cropped), Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US, CC BY 2.0
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