Topeka, KS

Living in Topeka

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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

United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57

Property Crime in Topeka

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

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Topeka, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Topeka, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Topeka, 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, KS

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Airports

Airports near Topeka, KS

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