At a Glance
Median Income
$76,563
$33,579 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $88,695
Violent Crime
409/100K
3,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
54.5% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Topeka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Topeka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Topeka a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Topeka residents earn a median household income of $76,563 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,579. The unemployment rate stands at 21.4% (494% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Topeka is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,695. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Topeka reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,558/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Topeka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
54.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Topeka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,563
Per Capita$33,579
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$88,695
Housing Units22
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent409/100K
Property3,558/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation472 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+54.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Topeka was founded in 1869.
The median home in Topeka was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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