Topeka, IN
Living in Topeka
Bikeability89
Walkability73
Commute80
Public Transit40
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports18
Hospitals57
Colleges40
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Schools86
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Residents
933Population-324 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial10%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school33%
High school graduate38%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$28k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation45%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle9%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked7%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Topeka
United States45
Indiana52
LaGrange County8
Property Crime in Topeka
United States48
Indiana47
LaGrange County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Topeka
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Topeka, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Topeka, IN
Elmview School
2 miles, E
Honey Brook School
2 miles, W
Sunny Slope School
2 miles, SE
Sunnyside School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Topeka, IN
Goshen College
15 miles, W
Grace College and Theological Seminary
26 miles, SW
Trine University
29 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Topeka, IN
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
10 miles, NE
Parkview Noble Hospital
15 miles, SE
Goshen Hospital
15 miles, W
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Topeka, IN
South Bend International Airport
41 miles, W
Fort Wayne International Airport
43 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
48 miles, N
Toledo Express Airport
90 miles, E