Topeka, IL
Living in Topeka
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute18
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety73
Airports9
Hospitals45
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
94Population+56 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-27% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian81%
Multiracial19%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate42%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+33% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K44%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K29%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
64%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas59%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Topeka
United States45
Illinois50
Mason County39
Property Crime in Topeka
United States48
Illinois43
Mason County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Topeka
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding56
Tornado27
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Topeka, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Topeka, IL
Faith Baptist Christian School
22 miles, NE
St Joseph Catholic School
22 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
23 miles, NE
Christian Life Academy
28 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Topeka, IL
Bradley University
30 miles, NE
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
31 miles, NE
Lincoln College
32 miles, E
Lincoln Christian University
33 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Topeka, IL
Mason District Hospital
7 miles, W
Graham Hospital Association
16 miles, N
Pekin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
Hopedale Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Topeka, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
26 miles, NE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
36 miles, S
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
72 miles, W