Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $292,286 (it was $99,300 in 2000)
Tiffin:
$292,286
IA:
$194,600
Mean prices in 2022:all housing units: $314,752; detached houses: $386,155; townhouses or other attached units: $277,546; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $153,591; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $166,934; mobile homes: $54,875
Median gross rent in 2022: $1,114.
March 2022 cost of living index in Tiffin: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.9%
(4.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.7% for Black residents, 49.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Tiffin, Iowa as of April 27, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tiffin is 425 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.
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Ancestries: German (20.3%), European (8.9%), Irish (4.6%), English (4.1%), Polish (4.1%), American (4.0%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 12/27/1906
Elevation: 710 feet
Land area: 2.99 square miles.
Population density: 1,943 people per square mile (low).
310 residents are foreign born (2.1% Asia, 1.8% Europe, 1.1% Latin America, 0.8% Africa).
This city:
6.3%
Iowa:
5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,207 (1.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $8,446 (2.1%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (7.9 miles , pop. 62,220).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (149.5 miles , pop. 208,054).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (205.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.
City:
105
U.S.:
73
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.217. This is about average.Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.217
U.S.:
0.251
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.268
U.S.:
1.515
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average.Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
38.0
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.9. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
12.9
U.S.:
8.1
Tornado activity:
Tiffin-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Tiffin city center killed 3 peopleand injured 64 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 26.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Tiffin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 300.9 miles away from the city center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 282.0 miles away from Tiffin center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 300.9 miles away from the city center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 143.9 miles away from Tiffin center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 329.6 miles away from Tiffin center On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 461.8 miles away from Tiffin center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Johnson County (23) is greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21 Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Tiffin:
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - NORTH LIBERTY (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; NORTH LIBERTY, IA)
LANTERN PARK NURSING AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CORALVILLE, IA)
REM IOWA-CORALVILLE (Hospital, about 4 miles away; CORALVILLE, IA)
WINDMILL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CORALVILLE, IA)
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
OAKNOLL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; IOWA CITY, IA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tiffin:
University of Iowa (about 8 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
Kirkwood Community College (about 15 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
Saint Ambrose University (about 58 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 58 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
Notable locations in Tiffin: Tiffin (A), Tiffin School Community Library (B), Tiffin Fire Department and First Responders (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Harold M. McClelland - Air Force general.
Johnson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:
2.4 people
Iowa:
2.4 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
61.0%
Whole state:
64.7%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:
11.4%
Whole state:
6.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Banks with branches in Tiffin (2011 data):
Solon State Bank: Tiffin Branch at 444 East State Street, branch established on 1997/03/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $83.6 mil, Deposits: $62.4 mil, headquarters in Solon, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Solon Financial, Inc.
Religion statistics for Tiffin, IA (based on Johnson County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Mainline Protestant
16,310
32
Catholic
15,691
9
Evangelical Protestant
10,223
50
Other
3,756
17
Black Protestant
178
1
Orthodox
120
1
None
84,604
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
TIFFIN SUB, Us Hwy 6 Substn K, 1/2 Mi W Of Tiffin (Lat: 41.707278 Lon: -91.682444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 68.2 m, Call Sign: WRBV563, Licensee ID: L00276277, Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2018, Expiration Date: 06/30/2028, Certifier: John Einck, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 1031 Iowa St., Suite 769, Dubuque, IA 52001-4723, Phone: (563) 584-7374, Fax: (563) 557-2259, Email:
TIFFIN CROSSROADS, 1631 West Marengo Road (Lat: 41.708139 Lon: -91.685361), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 37.8 m, Call Sign: WRXW827, Licensee ID: L00276277, Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2023, Expiration Date: 07/06/2033, Certifier: Mark Mccune, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 Frist Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
6
Call Sign: KB2LMO, Licensee ID: L00326077, Grant Date: 02/16/2001, Expiration Date: 03/26/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2003, Certifier: James N Meade, Registrant: James N Meade, 2331 340th St Sw, Tiffin, IA 52340
Call Sign: NO0B, Previous Call Sign: KB2LMO, Licensee ID: L00326077, Grant Date: 08/02/2023, Expiration Date: 10/28/2033, Certifier: James N Meade, Registrant: James N Meade, 2331 340th St Sw, Tiffin, IA 52340
Call Sign: KD0HUF, Licensee ID: L01491560, Grant Date: 05/14/2009, Expiration Date: 05/14/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2021, Certifier: Larry G Johnson, Registrant: Larry G Johnson, 311 Summerhays St, Tiffin, IA 52340
Call Sign: KD0JHZ, Licensee ID: L01527864, Grant Date: 08/07/2019, Expiration Date: 11/03/2029, Certifier: Jeremy K Breher, Registrant: Jeremy K Breher, Tiffin, IA 52340
Call Sign: KE0JMF, Licensee ID: L02031475, Grant Date: 06/07/2016, Expiration Date: 06/07/2026, Certifier: Isaac M Helgens, Registrant: Isaac M Helgens, Tiffin, IA 52340
Call Sign: KF0IQC, Licensee ID: L02545038, Grant Date: 04/07/2022, Expiration Date: 04/07/2032, Certifier: Benjamin R Steines, Registrant: Benjamin R Steines, 811 Redbird Run, Tiffin, IA 52340
FAA Registered Aircraft:
2
Aircraft: PIPISTREL LSA SRL TAURUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503ULDCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle) N-Number: 27SD, N27SD, N-27SD, Serial Number: 126 T 503 LSA, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/2018, Certificate Issue Date: 12/29/2016 Registrant (Individual): James N Meade, 2331 340th St Sw, Tiffin, IA 52340
Aircraft: FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 319CT, N319CT, N-319CT, Serial Number: 07-01-08, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 01/23/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 06/27/2011 Registrant (Individual): James N Meade, 2331 340th St Sw, Tiffin, IA 52340
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$158,784
22
$117,608
31
$171,916
2
$57,340
2
$166,500
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$219,970
2
$180,310
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$85,190
1
$97,680
4
$149,990
1
$24,140
0
$0
1
$38,330
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$70,500
5
$174,022
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$81,180
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$115,690
23
$132,481
14
$170,265
1
$99,350
2
$158,475
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$121,250
2
$151,190
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$86,805
4
$131,820
1
$42,850
0
$0
1
$18,610
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$204,260
2
$200,800
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$113,670
24
$129,722
9
$148,190
2
$33,715
2
$131,170
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
3
$96,813
2
$116,480
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$118,185
4
$113,332
1
$29,610
1
$32,710
1
$14,690
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$184,260
2
$138,170
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
27
$117,695
9
$129,550
2
$28,395
2
$138,995
1
$19,810
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$123,240
2
$107,440
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$86,203
5
$137,478
0
$0
0
$0
1
$23,380
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$123,900
3
$119,343
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$128,580
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
26
$129,599
14
$135,363
1
$32,710
2
$111,865
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
3
$97,707
2
$105,670
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$116,795
5
$122,892
1
$34,440
0
$0
1
$20,760
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$135,090
4
$166,185
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$148,300
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
26
$120,775
15
$134,169
1
$89,550
2
$153,765
1
$26,510
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$133,415
2
$150,335
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$96,255
4
$126,392
0
$0
0
$0
1
$28,470
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$139,670
2
$144,730
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$197,410
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
22
$113,915
34
$145,276
2
$17,000
2
$106,855
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$140,680
2
$165,475
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
2
$67,735
5
$113,450
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
2
$96,080
4
$126,985
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$65,130
1
$73,880
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
13
$115,308
20
$137,569
1
$28,280
1
$98,470
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$80,990
1
$128,580
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$58,333
3
$103,987
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$128,260
2
$168,350
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$65,480
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$63,170
12
$99,942
16
$138,007
2
$15,565
1
$114,360
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$93,220
1
$67,660
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
4
$47,235
3
$105,777
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$100,770
2
$99,525
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
13
$110,485
4
$135,090
1
$34,820
1
$97,990
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$98,780
1
$49,580
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$43,240
2
$57,290
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$69,930
1
$99,700
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts:0103.00
2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 26. The highest number of fires - 47 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a rising trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.0%), and Structure Fires (31.1%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tiffin, IA