Median Income $76,563

2% higher than US avg

Home Value $50,000

82% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.4%

2% lower than US avg

Unemployment 21.4%

494% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Topeka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population28

Median Age50.0 yrs

Density200/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans22.0%

Economy

Median Income$76,563

Per Capita$33,579

Unemployment21.4%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$634M

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$50,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units22

Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity31.4%

Uninsured6.8%

Smoking12.1%

Depression21.6%

Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain39.3 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation472 ft (144 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+54.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%

Commute35 min

Broadband13.0%

Libraries3

Is Topeka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Topeka receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Topeka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Topeka is $76,563, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Topeka is $50,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Topeka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 12.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Topeka has a population of 28 with a density of 200 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

200

People / sq mi

50.0yrs

Median Age

29% above US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%

Female 39.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Topeka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Topeka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Topeka is $76,563, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Topeka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,563
	2% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,579
Avg Weekly Wage	$813
IRS Avg AGI	$63,475

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	21.4%
	494% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	298
County GDP	$634M

Business (County)

Restaurants	34
Healthcare	24
Retail	44
Manufacturing	10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,889
	11% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	7.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Topeka is $50,000, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$50,000
	82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	46.2%
Housing Units	22
Median Year Built	1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,889
	11% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.78%

In Topeka, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 12.1% are current smokers. 21.6% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Topeka vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.4%
	2% below US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	4.5%
High Blood Pressure	26.9%
Asthma	9.8%
COPD	5.7%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.1%
	14% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.7%
Physical Inactivity	19.5%
Depression	21.6%
Mental Distress	16.3%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	6.8%
	21% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,576
Dentists	1:2,550
Mental Health	1:2,505
Checkup Rate	69.5%
Dental Visits	56.6%
Premature Death	10,740/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.0/10
Exercise Access	59.0%
Healthcare Facilities	24

Topeka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.3 inches
	3% above US avg
Snowfall	12.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	472 ft (144 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3304°N, 89.9306°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17125

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.2-point margin. 13.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.1%

D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 42.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	54.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	200/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	13.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	24
Restaurants	34
Retail Stores	44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Topeka, IL

How Topeka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Topeka a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Topeka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Topeka vs U.S. Average

Income: Topeka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Topeka vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities