Downtown, Topeka, KS
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
42
Walkability
71
Commute
94
Public Transit
49
Affordability
100
Public Safety
22
Airports
39
Hospitals
69
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.9k
Population
-476 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black15%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$50k
Median Home Value
-$862 (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$451
Median Monthly Rent
+$38 (2010–19)
37%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
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 Downtown
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Topeka, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Topeka, KS
Cair Paravel Latin School
1 miles, W
Mater Dei Catholic School
1 miles, W
Holy Family Catholic School
1 miles, E
Topeka Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Topeka, KS
Washburn University
2 miles, SW
University of Kansas
24 miles, E
Baker University
32 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Topeka, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, W
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
2 miles, SW
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Topeka, KS
Kansas City International Airport
54 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
54 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
108 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
136 miles, SW