Tipton Missouri Map

About Tipton, Missouri

Tipton is a locality in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,667. The population density is 494.8 people per km². Tipton is located at 38.6556°N, 92.7799°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65081.

Tipton rests in a broad, fertile valley where the land gently rolls, a pleasing topography carved by eons of patient water. It lies 31.5 miles south-west of Columbia, MO (from Columbia, MO: bearing 230°T), and is situated 11.7 miles west of California. The sky here feels immense, a vast canvas that stretches from horizon to horizon, often painted with the soft hues of dawn and the deep purples of twilight. Fields of corn and soybeans, a rich emerald in summer and a golden tapestry in autumn, carpet the landscape, their straight rows a testament to human intention amidst the natural contours. Scattered stands of mature oak and hickory trees punctuate the fields, their dense canopies offering a cool, dappled shade. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a pervasive perfume that speaks of the land's enduring bounty. The history of Tipton is deeply intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of central Missouri, a place where farming has long been the lifeblood of the community. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and ample water, established a robust economy built on the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. While the precise economic drivers may have evolved, the spirit of self-sufficiency and hard work remains a defining characteristic of Tipton. The gentle hills and valleys, perfect for grazing and cultivation, have sustained generations, fostering a close-knit character where neighbors rely on one another. The quiet rhythm of daily life, punctuated by the rumble of tractors and the distant lowing of cattle, reflects a deep connection to the land and its cycles.

About This Tipton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tipton, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.655578, -92.779915. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tipton and Moniteau County.

Detailed location data for Tipton includes the ZIP code (65081), telephone area code (573), county seat of Moniteau County (California), and school district assignment (Tipton R-VI School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tipton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.