Topeka, KS
Living in Topeka
Bikeability26
Walkability33
Commute92
Public Transit31
Affordability89
Public Safety34
Airports38
Hospitals73
Colleges38
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Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
126kPopulation+261 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$635Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Topeka
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Topeka
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Topeka
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Topeka, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Topeka, KS
Mater Dei Catholic School
1 miles, N
Cair Paravel Latin School
1 miles, N
Most Pure Heart of Mary School
1 miles, W
Topeka Lutheran School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Topeka, KS
Washburn University
0 miles, W
University of Kansas
25 miles, E
Baker University
33 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Topeka, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, N
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Topeka, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
53 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
56 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
107 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
134 miles, SW