Topeka City, KS

Living in Topeka City

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 33
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 38
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Schools 10
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Topeka City, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Topeka City, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Topeka City, KS

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Washburn University
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University of Kansas
25 miles, E
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Baker University
33 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Topeka City, KS

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Airports

Airports near Topeka City, KS

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