Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS

Living in Topeka PS USD 501

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 40
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 38
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Schools 6
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Residents

95k Population -621 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$2.3k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$609 Median Monthly Rent +$146 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Topeka PS USD 501

United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57

Property Crime in Topeka PS USD 501

United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
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 PS USD 501

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS

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Washburn University
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University of Kansas
24 miles, E
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Baker University
32 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS

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Airports

Airports near Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, KS

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