Tipton County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Tipton County: 45 seats on 25 elected bodies. 29 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Tipton County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Dennis Henderson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Tracey B. Powell Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Nancy E. Cline Republican source |
Tipton County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Joe VanBibber Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Jim Purvis Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Janice L. Smith Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Michael Terry Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Korey D. Henderson Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Kirk D. Retherford Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Doug Heron Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Shannon Cassons Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Melissa D. Pickering Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Christy Crawford Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Robert L. Nichols Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Jay D. Rich Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Debra (Debbie) Strong Biddle Republican source | |
| Sheriff | Matthew D Tebbe Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Jason R. Henderson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Treasurer | Gregg Allen Townsend Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Tipton County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 16 local governments in Tipton County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (4 municipal, 6 township) | 10 | 7 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 3 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Tipton County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.3% · White 92.8% · Black 1.1% · Asian 0.3% · Other or more than one race 2.6% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Tipton County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.3% | 263 | 7,717 | 7,980 |
| August 2026 | 3.1% | 253 | 7,794 | 8,047 |
| July 2026 | 3.3% | 263 | 7,815 | 8,078 |
| June 2026 | 3.4% | 272 | 7,802 | 8,074 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 259 | 7,852 | 8,111 |
| April 2026 | 2.7% | 211 | 7,657 | 7,868 |
| March 2026 | 3.5% | 275 | 7,604 | 7,879 |
| February 2026 | 3.8% | 300 | 7,534 | 7,834 |
| January 2026 | 3.4% | 266 | 7,595 | 7,861 |
| December 2025 | 2.6% | 207 | 7,677 | 7,884 |
| November 2025 | 3.1% | 244 | 7,650 | 7,894 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.5% | 283 | 7,728 | 8,011 |
| August 2025 | 3.7% | 299 | 7,816 | 8,115 |
| July 2025 | 4.0% | 330 | 7,886 | 8,216 |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | 341 | 7,824 | 8,165 |
| May 2025 | 3.9% | 314 | 7,753 | 8,067 |
| April 2025 | 3.8% | 307 | 7,691 | 7,998 |
| March 2025 | 3.9% | 307 | 7,633 | 7,940 |
| February 2025 | 4.2% | 332 | 7,608 | 7,940 |
| January 2025 | 4.2% | 336 | 7,609 | 7,945 |
| December 2024 | 3.8% | 300 | 7,695 | 7,995 |
| November 2024 | 4.9% | 395 | 7,650 | 8,045 |
| October 2024 | 4.4% | 355 | 7,676 | 8,031 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.7% | 300 | 7,716 | 8,016 |
| 2024 | 4.1% | 329 | 7,604 | 7,933 |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 276 | 7,554 | 7,830 |
| 2022 | 3.3% | 259 | 7,494 | 7,753 |
| 2021 | 3.9% | 301 | 7,357 | 7,658 |
| 2020 | 7.5% | 571 | 7,089 | 7,660 |
| 2019 | 3.3% | 253 | 7,500 | 7,753 |
| 2018 | 3.3% | 257 | 7,468 | 7,725 |
| 2017 | 3.4% | 261 | 7,434 | 7,695 |
| 2016 | 4.2% | 326 | 7,454 | 7,780 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Tipton County County Assessor?
- Shannon Cassons (Republican) is the County Assessor of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Tipton County County Auditor?
- Melissa D. Pickering (Republican) is the County Auditor of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Tipton County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Christy Crawford (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Tipton County County Coroner?
- Robert L. Nichols (Republican) is the County Coroner of Tipton County, Indiana.
- Who is the Tipton County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Jay D. Rich (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Tipton County County Recorder?
- Debra (Debbie) Strong Biddle (Republican) is the County Recorder of Tipton County, Indiana.
- Who is the Tipton County Sheriff?
- Matthew D Tebbe (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Tipton County County Surveyor?
- Jason R. Henderson (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Tipton County County Treasurer?
- Gregg Allen Townsend (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Tipton County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Tipton County commissioners?
- Dennis Henderson (District 1); Tracey B. Powell (District 2); Nancy E. Cline (District 3); Joe VanBibber (County Council Member, District 1); Jim Purvis (County Council Member, District 2); Janice L. Smith (County Council Member, District 3); Michael Terry (County Council Member, District 4); Korey D. Henderson (County Council Member, At-large); Kirk D. Retherford (County Council Member, At-large); Doug Heron (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Tipton County?
- About 15,346 people, with a median age of 44.4; the median household income is $76,156 and 11.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Tipton County?
- 3.3% in September 2026 (preliminary): 263 people unemployed in a labor force of 7,980, against 3.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Tipton County?
- 16 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 4 municipal, 6 township, 2 school district and 3 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Tipton County?
- 14: Cicero Township, Cicero Township, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Liberty Township, Liberty Township, Madison Township, Madison Township, Prairie Township, Prairie Township, Tipton, Tipton, Wildcat Township, Wildcat Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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