Indiana
Topeka is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,037. Residents earn $62,857 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Topeka receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Topeka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Topeka is $62,857, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Topeka is $138,900, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 58.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Topeka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 67.3% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 32.7% |
| 144% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,857 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,522 |
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,037 |
| County GDP | $2,473M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 195 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $138,900 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $390,099 |
| Census Median Rent | $872 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 71.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,290/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.6 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5394°N, 85.5475°W |
| County FIPS | 18087 |
Winner: Republican by 56.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 58.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |