The Town FilesTipton County, Tennessee
61,553 people. The median home is worth $240,600 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $74,127.
Towns in Tipton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka | 10,008 | $320,700 | $89,663 | 39.1 |
| Covington | 8,663 | $185,900 | $42,254 | 40.3 |
| Munford | 6,302 | $244,400 | $89,531 | 32.1 |
| Brighton | 2,888 | $214,100 | $80,882 | 34.4 |
People and housing
| Tipton County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,013 | $863 |
| Median household income | $74,127 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 39.0 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
11,848 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,303 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 536 storm events in Tipton County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Tipton County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 4, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4735: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| August 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4729: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).