Topeka Metro Area, KS
Living in the Topeka Metro Area
Bikeability16
Walkability24
Commute79
Public Transit20
Affordability78
Public Safety52
Airports36
Hospitals73
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
233kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$620Median Monthly Rent+$143 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Topeka Metro Area
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in the Topeka Metro Area
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
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 | 5 | 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 the Topeka Metro Area
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding46
Tornado20
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Topeka Metro Area, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Topeka Metro Area, KS
Topeka Adventist School
3 miles, SE
Christ the King School
3 miles, SE
Topeka Collegiate School
4 miles, E
Hayden Catholic High School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Topeka Metro Area, KS
Washburn University
5 miles, E
University of Kansas
30 miles, E
Baker University
38 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
42 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Topeka Metro Area, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
6 miles, E
Wamego Health Center
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Topeka Metro Area, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
47 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
61 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
101 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
131 miles, SW