Ward Meade, Topeka, KS
Living in Ward Meade
Bikeability
33
Walkability
59
Commute
97
Public Transit
41
Affordability
100
Public Safety
22
Airports
38
Hospitals
69
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.4k
Population
-804 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black7%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$4.7k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$65k
Median Home Value
-$5.6k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$514
Median Monthly Rent
+$140 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward Meade
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Ward Meade
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
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 Ward Meade
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward Meade, Topeka, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward Meade, Topeka, KS
Cair Paravel Latin School
0 miles, SW
Mater Dei Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Topeka Lutheran School
1 miles, W
Heritage Christian School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ward Meade, Topeka, KS
Washburn University
2 miles, SW
University of Kansas
24 miles, E
Baker University
33 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
39 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward Meade, Topeka, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, SW
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
1 miles, S
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ward Meade, Topeka, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
53 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
54 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
107 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
136 miles, SW