Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS
Living in Topeka PS USD 501
Bikeability31
Walkability40
Commute94
Public Transit37
Affordability95
Public Safety30
Airports38
Hospitals73
Colleges38
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Schools6
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Residents
95kPopulation-621 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$2.3k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$609Median Monthly Rent+$146 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Topeka PS USD 501
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Topeka PS USD 501
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
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 PS USD 501
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS
Mater Dei Catholic School
1 miles, N
Cair Paravel Latin School
1 miles, N
Topeka Lutheran School
2 miles, NW
Most Pure Heart of Mary School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS
Washburn University
1 miles, W
University of Kansas
24 miles, E
Baker University
32 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
0 miles, NW
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, NW
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
53 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
55 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
107 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
135 miles, SW