Topeka City, KS
Living in Topeka City
Bikeability
26
Walkability
33
Commute
92
Public Transit
31
Affordability
89
Public Safety
34
Airports
38
Hospitals
73
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
126k
Population
+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
$48k
Median 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
$103k
Median Home Value
+$9k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$635
Median 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 City
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Topeka City
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 City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Topeka City, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Topeka City, 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 City, 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 City, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
0 miles, N
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, N
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Topeka City, 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