The Town FilesTipp City, Ohio
City in Miami County · population 10,274 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $273,500
- Household income
- $78,098
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 40.5
Tipp City is a city of 10,274 people in Miami County, Ohio. The median home is worth $273,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 81% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 79% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 79% of Ohio towns.
How Tipp City ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tipp City is worth $273,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $78,098, which is more affordable than 12% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tipp City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $858 | $914 |
| Median household income | $78,098 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tipp City
| People | Tipp City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Tipp City
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tipp City since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 27, 2019 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 26, 2012.
Severe weather in Miami County since 1996
Miami County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Miami County
Miami County had 41,603 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,221 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Tipp City itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Tipp City
8 public schools with 4,263 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Elementary School | K-5 | 932 | 19.8 |
| Tippecanoe High School | 9-12 | 735 | 17.1 |
| Tippecanoe Middle School | 6-8 | 553 | 18.4 |
| Bethel Middle School | 6-8 | 498 | 21.7 |
| Bethel High School | 9-12 | 491 | 20.5 |
| L. T. Ball Intermediate School | 4-5 | 396 | 19.8 |
| Broadway Elementary School | 2-3 | 348 | 18.3 |
| Nevin Coppock Elementary School | K-1 | 310 | 18.2 |
Towns near Tipp City
- Troy, OH5.6 mi · 26,305 people · home $217,400
- Vandalia, OH5.9 mi · 15,209 people · home $197,000
- West Milton, OH7.4 mi · 4,697 people · home $141,800
- Union, OH8.0 mi · 6,859 people · home $169,200
- Huber Heights, OH8.3 mi · 43,439 people · home $177,300
- New Carlisle, OH8.5 mi · 5,559 people · home $131,800
- Park Layne, OH9.4 mi · 4,248 people · home $131,400
- Englewood, OH9.5 mi · 13,463 people · home $182,800
Tipp City questions
Is Tipp City, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tipp City scores better for retirees than 66% of Ohio towns and quieter than 19%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Tipp City?
The median owner-occupied home in Tipp City is valued at $273,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,098, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Tipp City?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Tipp City get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tipp City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 27, 2019. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)