Central Park, Topeka, KS
Living in Central Park
Bikeability
53
Walkability
80
Commute
90
Public Transit
58
Affordability
100
Public Safety
20
Airports
38
Hospitals
73
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.1k
Population
-1.3k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
38%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black13%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$23k
Median Household Income
-$3.3k (2010–19)
67%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation4%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$54k
Median Home Value
+$4.7k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$511
Median Monthly Rent
+$29 (2010–19)
28%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central Park
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Central Park
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%
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 Central Park
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central Park, Topeka, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central Park, Topeka, KS
Mater Dei Catholic School
1 miles, N
Cair Paravel Latin School
1 miles, N
Topeka Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
Most Pure Heart of Mary School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Central Park, Topeka, KS
Washburn University
1 miles, SW
University of Kansas
24 miles, E
Baker University
33 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central Park, Topeka, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
0 miles, NW
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, N
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Central Park, Topeka, 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