Topeka, KS

Kansas · Shawnee County · Topeka Metro

Topeka is a large city in Kansas with a population of 126,103. Residents earn $55,902 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

126,103 Population 2,037/sq mi density

$55,902 Median Income $33,290 per capita

$130,600 Home Value $186,856 Zillow

$947 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

712 Violent Crime/100K 4,991 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$55,902 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$130,600 home value, $947/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $55,902

26% lower than US avg

Home Value $130,600

54% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 712/100K

87% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 29.1%

14% lower than US avg

Median Rent $947

19% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 11.6%

6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population126,103

Median Age38.2 yrs

Density2,037/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 71%

Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+

Median Income$55,902

Per Capita$33,290

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty11.6%

County GDP$14,584M

Commute17 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$130,600

Rent$947

Ownership59.2%

Zillow$186,856

Housing Units59,987

Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

Violent712/100K

Property4,991/100K

Murder10.4/100K

Assault450/100K

Burglary720/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured11.8%

Smoking17.6%

Depression24.3%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain35.4 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation948 ft (289 m)

Education

Bachelor's+29.1%

High School+91.8%

Graduate+9.8%

School Score5.47

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%

Commute17 min

Broadband84.4%

EV Stations21

Libraries7

Is Topeka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Topeka receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. 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 $55,902, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Topeka is $130,600, 54% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 712 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,991 per 100,000, 155% above the national average.

Education

29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Topeka enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Topeka has a population of 126,103 with a density of 2,037 people per square mile, spread across 61.5 square miles. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.1% female and 47.9% male. The city is predominantly White (71%), with 2.9% Hispanic, 9.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.2% of residents, while 9.8% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.2% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

126,103

Total Population

2,037

People / sq mi

38.2yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

61.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%

Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Topeka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.2%

15% above US avg

Spanish 9.8%

27% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Topeka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Topeka is $55,902, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,290 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,156, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5,183 business establishments, including 369 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Topeka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,902
	26% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,290
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,156
IRS Avg AGI	$67,880
Gini Index	0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	11.6%
	6% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,183
County GDP	$14,584M

Business (County)

Restaurants	369
Healthcare	652
Retail	555
Manufacturing	109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,214
	49% above US avg
Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.7 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Topeka is $130,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $186,856, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 92.7% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $947 (19% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $753 for a one-bedroom to $947 for a two-bedroom apartment. 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 59,987 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. The average annual property tax is $5,214 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$130,600
	54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$186,856
Median List Price	$175,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$175,000
$/Sq Ft	$113
Homes Sold	121
Sale-to-List Ratio	92.7%
Price Drops	21.9%
Inventory	151

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$947
	19% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,169
Rent Burden	26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	59.2%
Owner-Occupied	59.2%
Renter-Occupied	40.8%
Housing Units	59,987
Median Year Built	1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,214
	49% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.99%

In Topeka, 40.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 35.9% have high blood pressure. 17.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.8% report binge drinking. 27.3% are physically inactive. 24.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.7% experience frequent mental distress. 11.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,371. The dentist ratio is 1:1,467. 87.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-06-22)

PM2.5

5.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

6.0

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

3.6

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

62.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

118.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	35.9%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.6%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.8%
Physical Inactivity	27.3%
Depression	24.3%
Mental Distress	17.7%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.1%
Uninsured	11.8%
	37% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,371
Dentists	1:1,467
Mental Health	1:257
Checkup Rate	77.1%
Dental Visits	61.8%
Premature Death	10,420/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	87.1%
Healthcare Facilities	652

Topeka has a violent crime rate of 712 per 100,000 residents, 87% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 449.6 per 100,000, robbery at 193.4, rape at 58.9. The murder rate is 10.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,991 per 100,000, 155% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,505, burglary at 720, vehicle theft at 766 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 16 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Topeka receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Topeka vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	712.3/100K
	87% above US avg
Murder	10.4/100K
	64% above US avg
Rape	58.9/100K
Robbery	193.4/100K
Assault	449.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,990.7/100K
	155% above US avg
Burglary	720.2/100K
Theft	3,504.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	765.6/100K
Arson	2.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	16
Traffic Accidents	221
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Topeka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	948 ft (289 m)
Area	61.5 sq mi (159.2 km²)
Population Density	2,037/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0347°N, 95.6948°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Shawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"

7% below US avg

Snowfall 14.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0494 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.3 / 100
Community Resilience	85.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019	15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas	M3.8	110 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	121 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	119 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	116 km
Mar 24, 2020	8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.3	121 km
May 8, 2021	2 km E of Hope, Kansas	M3.2	123 km
May 8, 2021	4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas	M3.2	121 km
Sep 16, 2019	11 km E of Marion, Kansas	M3.2	128 km
Jun 4, 2023	13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M3.2	120 km
Mar 22, 2020	2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas	M3.1	127 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	57 km
May 7, 2021	4 km NE of Hope, Kansas	M3.1	121 km
Jan 29, 2020	9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas	M3.1	128 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	86 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	143 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	140 km
Apr 10, 2020	4 km SE of Marion, Kansas	M2.8	136 km
Jan 22, 2023	7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas	M2.8	119 km
Feb 8, 2021	6 km NE of Hope, Kansas	M2.8	120 km
Jan 29, 2020	11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.8	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,341 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966	EF5	23 km	16
May 20, 1957	EF5	67 km	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	36 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF4	88 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	75 km	2
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	82 km	6
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	47 km	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	55 km	0
May 7, 1961	EF4	68 km	0
May 19, 1960	EF4	27 km	1
May 19, 1960	EF4	56 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	42 km	0
Apr 30, 2024	EF3	75 km	1
May 28, 2013	EF3	79 km	0
May 21, 2011	EF3	65 km	1
May 29, 2004	EF3	92 km	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	51 km	0
Aug 17, 1985	EF3	66 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	47 km	0
May 6, 1983	EF3	21 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1998	ANNUAL BUR	60,039	98 km
2000	WEST SIDE MVD	18,701	100 km
2016	BURLEY HILL	16,381	82 km
2023	WAGSTAFF	16,111	56 km
1988	UNNAMED	15,512	51 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,832	99 km
2010	RANGE 51	13,760	91 km
2024	AXELTON-BURKLUND	8,831	99 km
2019	2019-3238A	8,632	93 km
2023	SMITH HILLS	8,445	65 km
2018	190 AND YY RD	7,919	98 km
2004	TALLGRASS 04	7,733	99 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,465	92 km
2015	IMPACT	7,242	93 km
2019	19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH	6,804	98 km
2014	MOYER RANCH	6,641	83 km
2002	TALLGRASS 02	6,311	100 km
2022	CARLSON	6,101	97 km
2001	WEST UNIT	6,060	98 km
2005	OAKS	5,673	53 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in	Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.9 in
June	74°F (23°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Topeka has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Topeka is located in Shawnee County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.3% of the vote, a 0.5-point margin. 84.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 21 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 652 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%

D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	16
Traffic Accidents	221
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	29.1%
	14% below US avg
High School+	91.8%
Graduate Degree+	9.8%
School Test Score	5.47

B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	2,037/sq mi
Total Area	61.5 sq mi
County	Shawnee County County

Services

Broadband Access	84.4%
Avg Download Speed	103.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	16.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	21
Alt Fuel Stations	28
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	652
Restaurants	369
Retail Stores	555

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.7 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	9.6%

Average costs for common services in Topeka. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$225 ($135–$360)
Specialist Visit	$315 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit	$180 ($90–$315)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,982 ($721–$4,505)
Dental Cleaning	$117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling	$225 ($135–$360)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement	$270 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$541 ($360–$901)
Battery Replacement	$180 ($90–$315)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair	$360 ($135–$721)
HVAC System Install	$6,307 ($3,604–$10,812)
Roof Repair	$901 ($360–$1,802)
Roof Replacement	$8,109 ($4,956–$13,515)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,352 ($451–$3,154)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,515 ($4,505–$27,030)
DUI Defense	$4,505 ($1,802–$9,010)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,352 ($721–$2,703)
Will Preparation	$451 ($180–$901)
Trust Preparation	$2,253 ($901–$4,505)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$135 ($68–$225)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour)	$72 ($45–$117)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.69 ($2.70–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.15 ($2.25–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread	$3.42 ($2.25–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.05 ($2.70–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.96 ($3.60–$6.76)
Rice (per lb)	$0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$126 ($72–$225)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly)	$63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$77 ($45–$135)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,802 ($1,081–$3,154)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.21–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$90 ($27–$225)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($14–$68)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,081 ($541–$2,253)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$901 ($451–$1,802)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$360 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$901 ($360–$2,253)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,263 ($4,505–$27,030)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming	$54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$270 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$180 ($90–$360)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$804
Toddler	$717
Preschool	$625
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$565
Toddler	$471
Preschool	$471

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Shawnee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	17,852	620	$63,597	1.25
Retail Trade	8,599	511	$34,473	0.87
Manufacturing	8,198	146	$70,765	1.01
Accommodation & Food Services	7,236	347	$21,642	0.80
Administrative & Waste Services	6,037	484	$45,716	1.03
Finance & Insurance	5,437	352	$98,526	1.35
Professional & Technical Services	5,381	869	$75,749	0.78
Construction	4,490	421	$70,728	0.86
Transportation & Warehousing	3,556	122	$57,250	0.85
Other Services	3,226	380	$50,352	1.08
Wholesale Trade	2,667	281	$88,857	0.68
Management of Companies	1,231	30	$136,515	0.74
Information & Technology	946	127	$74,054	0.51
Real Estate	889	191	$48,693	0.58
Arts & Entertainment	845	49	$19,331	0.51
Educational Services	602	64	$35,506	0.29
Utilities	466	8	$117,101	1.23
Mining & Oil/Gas	58	5	$77,941	0.15
Agriculture & Forestry	37	11	$37,911	0.05

Colleges & Universities in Topeka

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Washburn University	Public · Graduate	6,302	—	$9,578	$20,582
Washburn Institute of Technology	Public · Certificate	1,583	40.8%	$8,592	$8,592
Rasmussen University-Kansas	Private For-Profit · Bachelor's	865	—	$15,115	$15,115
Midwest Barber College	Private For-Profit · Certificate	66	—	—	—

Hospitals in Topeka

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
VA EASTERN KANSAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	Yes	(913) 682-2000
STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(785) 354-6121
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM - ST FRANCIS CAMPUS	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(785) 295-8000

Schools in Topeka

42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Washburn Rural High	High	1,884	130	14.5:1
Topeka High	High	1,514	94	16.1:1
Seaman High	High	1,239	80	15.5:1
Topeka West High	High	1,085	65	16.7:1
Washburn Rural Middle School	Middle	943	80	11.8:1
Highland Park High	High	857	53	16.2:1
Jardine Elementary	Elementary	743	54	13.8:1
Logan Elementary	Elementary	624	34	18.4:1
Farley Elementary	Elementary	621	41	15.1:1
Seaman Middle School	Middle	585	45	13.0:1
Jay Shideler Elementary	Elementary	567	41	13.8:1
Ross Elementary	Elementary	558	42	13.3:1
Jardine Middle School	Middle	542	43	12.6:1
Eisenhower Middle School	Middle	486	46	10.6:1
Wanamaker Elem	Elementary	484	36	13.4:1
Indian Hills Elementary	Elementary	474	33	14.4:1
Landon Middle School	Middle	457	36	12.7:1
State Street Elem	Elementary	456	34	13.4:1
Whitson Elem	Elementary	450	31	14.5:1
Shawnee Heights Elem	Elementary	444	32	13.9:1
Marjorie French Middle School	Middle	436	36	12.1:1
West Indianola Elem	Elementary	426	30	14.2:1
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School	Elementary	420	39	10.8:1
McEachron Elem	Elementary	418	30	13.9:1
Meadows Elementary	Elementary	417	33	12.6:1
Pauline Central Primary	Elementary	410	36	11.4:1
Scott Dual Language Magnet	Elementary	391	32	12.2:1
McCarter Elem	Elementary	389	33	11.8:1
Northern Hills Elementary	Elementary	387	30	12.9:1
Avondale Academy	Other	379	8	47.4:1
Chase Middle School	Middle	378	34	11.1:1
Robinson Middle School	Middle	360	35	10.3:1
Randolph Elem	Elementary	359	26	13.8:1
Elmont Elem	Elementary	324	21	15.4:1
McClure Elem	Elementary	321	22	14.6:1
Lowman Hill Elem	Elementary	308	27	11.4:1
Highland Park Central	Elementary	308	26	11.8:1
North Fairview	Elementary	305	21	14.5:1
Quincy Elem	Elementary	164	16	10.3:1
Hope Street Charter Academy (Charter)	High	88	16	5.5:1
Lawrence Gardner High School	High	82	—	—
Capital City	High	67	17	3.9:1

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Radio Stations near Topeka

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KJHK 90.7 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Topeka

15 campgrounds found near Topeka.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
LONGVIEW	5.0/5	2	$50–$125
PERRY	5.0/5	2	$30
BLOOMINGTON WEST	4.7/5	1	$150
OUTLET (POMONA LAKE)	4.5/5	30	$22–$30
OVERLOOK PARK	4.5/5	2	$45
WOLF CREEK (KS)	4.5/5	56	$14–$175
CARBOLYN PARK	4.4/5	26	$14–$20
BLOOMINGTON EAST	4.3/5	305	$14–$60
MICHIGAN VALLEY	4.2/5	81	$14–$60
Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian Area	4.2/5	24	$14–$20
ROCK CREEK (KS)	4.0/5	80	$16–$50
SLOUGH CREEK	4.0/5	173	$16–$50
Woodridge Park	4.0/5	16	$10
OLD TOWN	3.8/5	39	$12–$30
Bloomington Beach	3.5/5	4	$45

National Parks Near Topeka

9 national parks and monuments found near Topeka.

Park	Type	Fee
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Hillsdale State Park	State Park	Free
Kaw River State Park	State Park	Free
Lewis And Clark State Park	State Park	Free
Perry State Park	State Park	Free
Pomona State Park	State Park	Free
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve	National Preserve	Free
Tuttle Creek State Parks	State Park	Free
Weston Bend State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Topeka

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	127,771	$40,826
2015	127,468	$42,250
2017	126,547	$46,087
2019	125,209	$47,999
2021	125,963	$50,870
2023	125,354	$55,902

Museums in Topeka

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PARTNERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7852900072	$10,986,513
KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,375,732
KANSAS CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7857838300	$710,707
TOPEKA ZOOLOGICAL PARK	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		7853689180	$482,124
RAILROAD HERITAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	701 N KANSAS AVE	7852325533	$286,259
COMBAT AIR MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	7016 SOUTHEAST FORBES AVENUE	7858623303	$118,577
ELLSWORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6425 SW 6TH AVENUE	7852728681	$72,084
MUSEUM OF THE KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD	HISTORY MUSEUM	6700 SW TOPEKA BLVD	7858621020	$61,232
TOPEKA HIGH SCHOOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7852953150	$56,887
KANSAS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$45,738
CEDAR CREST ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CRANE OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7856701010
FREE STATE CAPITOL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GAGE PARK MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	P O BOX 750572	7852863271
HEARTLAND ORTHDOX CHRISTIAN MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7852723125
HOLLEY MUSEUM-MILITARY HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		7852726204
ILIFF COMMONS SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 N MISSION ST	7852728681
MULVANE ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7856701124
NORTH TOPEKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	620 NW LYMON RD	7852728681
SEAMAN HIGH SCHOOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4850 NW ROCHESTER ROAD	7852868300
SHAWNEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 2201	7852346097
STARLAB PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	520 NORWOOD
TOPEKA ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	635 SW GAGE BLVD	7853689180

Libraries in Topeka

Name	Address	Annual Visits
TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1515 SW 10TH AVE	797,478
MERIDEN-OZAWKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY	7272 K-4 HWY, STE D	15,985
SILVER LAKE LIBRARY	203 RAILROAD	12,061
CARBONDALE CITY LIBRARY	234 MAIN STREET	7,877

Farmers Markets in Topeka

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
21st Street Farmers Market	SW 21st and Oakley	06/05/2015 to 10/30/2015	Fri: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
Auburn Farmers Market	Auburn Presbyterian Church	04/29/2014 to 09/30/2014	Tue: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Capitol Midweek Farmers Market	10th and Jackson St	05/17/2017 to 10/18/2017	Wed: 7:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, Inc.	12th & Harrison St.	04/08/2017 to 11/04/2017	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Monday Farmers Market at your library	1515 SW 10th Avenue	05/14/2018 to 10/08/2018	Mon: 7:00 AM-11:30 AM;		Visit
Silver Lake Farmer's Market & Family Fun Fair	203 Railroad Street	06/07/2016 to 09/06/2016	Tue: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit

Hotels in Topeka

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baymont Inn & Suites Topeka

Capitol Plaza Topeka

Country Inn & Suites

Courtyard

Days Inn

Fairfield Inn

Garner Hotels

Hampton Inn Topeka

Hilton Garden Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Topeka North

Holiday Inn Express Topeka

Hyatt Place Topeka

Quality Inn

Ramada Inn and Convention Center

Residence Inn

SpringHill Suites

WoodSpring Suites

Restaurants in Topeka

81 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Asian Cafe

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant

Blue Moose Bar & Grill

Bradley's Corner Cafe

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chili's

China Express

China Pavilion

Chuck E. Cheese

Cicis

Cracker Barrel

Crispy & Co

Cryster

Daylight Donuts Topeka Kansas

Denny's

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

El Centinela Mexican Restaurant

El Mezcal Restaurant 4

El Ranchito

El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant and Marisqueria

G's Frozen Custard

Glory Day's Pizza

Glory Days Pizza

Godfather's Pizza

Golden Corral

Great Wall

Hanover Pancake House

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

Hong Kong Restaurant

Hooters

HuHot

Ichabod's Grille

IHOP

Indian Bistro

Jason's Deli

Jefferson's

Jeremiah Bullfrog's

Johnny's Tavern

Jose Pepper's

Kiku Steakhouse of Japan

La Rocca's

Ling's Bistro

Ling's Cafe

LongHorn Steakhouse

Los Portales

Lupita's Mexican Restaurant

Margarita's Jalisco

McAlister's Deli

Monsoon Indian Grill

Noodles & Company

North Star Steakhouse

Olive Cafe

Olive Garden

On The Border

Oriental Express

Paisano's

Panda Kitchen

Pepperjax Grill

Perkins

Pizza Hut

Planet Sub

Red Lobster

Red Robin

RowHouse Restaurant

SPIN! Pizza

Taco Villa

Taste of Asia

Texas Roadhouse

The Big Biscuit

The Burger Stand

The Weather Room

The Wheel Barrel

Topeka Pizza

Tuptim Thai Restaurant

Vikings Grille

Weller's Grill and Bar

Cafes in Topeka

27 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Brew

Beanheads Coffee

Blackbird Espresso Bar & Bistro

Blue Planet Cafe

Boca Café

Cafe Holliday

Caribou Coffee

Circle Coffee Co.

Classic Bean Cafe

Coffee Bar

Dialogue Coffee House

Jayhawk Corner Cafe & Jayhawk Java

Judee's Coffee

Juli's Coffee and Bistro

Kansa Cafe

Kansas Avenue Cafe

Milk & Honey Coffee Co.

PT's Coffee

Scooter's Coffee

Serendipity

SoHO Espresso

Starbucks

Topeka Cat Cafe

World Cup Coffee and Crepes

Cinemas in Topeka

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Theatres

Regal West Ridge

Theatres in Topeka

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas

Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy

Topeka Performing Arts Center

White Concert Hall

Zoos in Topeka

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Topeka Zoo

Clinics in Topeka

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cotton O'Neil Asbury Drive Clinic

Cotton O'Neil Clinic

Cotton O'Neil Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

Cotton O’Neil Corporate View

GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic

MedExpress Urgent Care

Dentists in Topeka

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Healing Smiles

Holden L. Correll, DDS

John J. Stringer, DDS

Orthodontics for Families

Shunga Dental Center

Sunflower Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Veterinaries in Topeka

10 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sherwood Animal Clinic

Topeka Veterinary Hospital

US #1078841262

US #1153086732

US #195368256

US #198367797

US #208063994

US #2081637168

US #613956203

West Ridge Animal Health Center

Train Stations in Topeka

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Topeka

Bus Stations in Topeka

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q.S.S. Quincy Street Station

Gas Stations in Topeka

46 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoco

Casey's

Casey's General Store

Cenex

Conoco

Dillons

Dillons Fuel Center

Gas 'N Shop

Hy-Vee Gas

Kwik Shop

Love's

Murphy USA

Petro Deli

Phillips 66

QuikTrip

Ridge Auto Center

Sam's Club

Shell

Tony's Quick Shop

Valero

Banks in Topeka

39 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alliance Bank

Azura Credit Union

Bank of America

Capitol Federal

Capitol Federal Savings

Check Smart Store

Communication Federal Credit Union

Core First Bank & Trust

Corefirst

CoreFirst Bank

Corefirst Bank

CoreFirst Bank and Trust

Educational Credit Union

Envista Credit Union

Equity Bank

Fidelity Kansas Bankshares Inc

Fidelity State Bank

Heritage Bank

Intrust Bank

Kaw Valley Bank

Kaw Valley State Bank

Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co

Landmark National Bank

Silver Lake Bank

U.S. Bank

VisionBank

Shopping Malls in Topeka

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brookwood Shopping Center

West Ridge Mall

Gyms in Topeka

7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colaw Fitness

Crunch Fitness

Genesis

Jazzercise

Lava Yoga

Planet Fitness

YMCA

Golf Courses in Topeka

7 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berkshire Country Club

Cypress Ridge Golf Course

North Topeka Golf Center

Pure Golf Topeka

Shawnee Country Club

Topeka Country Club

Breweries in Topeka

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Pepsi Co Inc	Home, Food And Kindred Products, Breweries, Cheese curls and puffs, recreation, Topeka, product, gro	4236 S W Kirklawn Ave	7852672600, 7852663786	Visit
Strathman Sales Co Inc	Brewery	2127 S E Lakewood Blvd	7853548537
The Blind Tiger Brewery	Bars, Breweries, Brewery, Bar, Office, Brewery, Bar, and Office	417 S W 37th St	7852676759, (785) 267-6759	Visit
Thirsty Monkey Liquor	Brewery	810 S E 15th St	7853839013

Nursing Homes in Topeka

14 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
LEXINGTON PARK NURSING & POST ACUTE CENTER 1031 FLEMING COURT	For profit - Partnership	90	63	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	7854400500
BREWSTER HEALTH CENTER 1001 SW 29TH ST	Non profit - Church related	97	86	4/5	—	4/5	4/5	7852671666
BRIGHTON PLACE NORTH 1301 NE JEFFERSON STREET	For profit - Corporation	34	34	4/5	—	1/5	5/5	7852335127
MCCRITE PLAZA HEALTH CENTER 1610 SW 37TH ST	For profit - Individual	91	70	4/5	—	4/5	3/5	7852672960
PLAZA WEST REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER 1570 SW WESTPORT DR	For profit - Corporation	151	127	4/5	—	3/5	5/5	7852716700
ALDERSGATE VILLAGE 3220 SW ALBRIGHT DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	196	174	3/5	—	4/5	3/5	7854789440
BRIGHTON PLACE WEST 331 SW OAKLEY STREET	For profit - Corporation	50	48	3/5	—	1/5	5/5	7852321212
COUNTRYSIDE HEALTH CENTER 440 SE WOODLAND AVENUE	For profit - Partnership	94	80	3/5	—	3/5	5/5	7852346147
TOPEKA PRESBYTERIAN MANOR 4712 SW 6TH AVE	Non profit - Corporation	167	83	3/5	—	5/5	4/5	7852726510
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - TOPEKA 2515 SW WANAMAKER ROAD	For profit - Corporation	120	78	2/5	—	3/5	4/5	7852716808
PROVIDENCE LIVING CENTER 1112 SE REPUBLICAN	For profit - Partnership	78	75	2/5	—	—	5/5	7852330588
ROLLING HILLS HEALTH CENTER 2400 SW URISH RD	For profit - Corporation	102	83	2/5	—	3/5	4/5	7852735001
LEGACY ON 10TH AVENUE 2015 SE 10TH AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	76	72	1/5	—	3/5	2/5	7852338918
TANGLEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION 5015 SW 28TH ST	For profit - Individual	54	47	1/5	—	3/5	2/5	7852730886

Pharmacies in Topeka

32 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CONTINENTAL PHARMACY	631 SOUTHWEST HORNE STREET	785-232-6975
CVS - 8605	2835 SOUTHWEST WANAMAKER ROAD	785-273-4080
DILLONS	2815 SOUTHWEST 29TH STREET	785-272-0314
DILLONS MARKETPLACE	2010 SOUTHEAST 29TH STREET	785-267-0234
DILLONS MARKETPLACE	6829 SOUTHWEST 29TH STREET	785-228-4204
DILLONS MARKETPLACE	5311 SOUTHWEST 22ND PLACE	785-228-8762
DILLONS MARKETPLACE	801 NORTHWEST 25TH STREET	785-357-2664
DILLONS MARKETPLACE	1400 SOUTHWEST HUNTOON STREET	785-235-6289
GENOA HEALTHCARE	330 SOUTHWEST OAKLEY AVENUE	785-783-0209
HIGHLAND PARK PHARMACY INCORPORATED	1244 SOUTHEAST 27TH STREET	785-234-6688
HY-VEE	2951 SOUTHWEST WANAMAKER ROAD	785-271-0764
JAYHAWK CUSTOM PHARMACY	6730 SOUTHWEST 29TH STREET	785-228-9740
JAYHAWK PHARMACY AND PATIENT SUPPLY	2860 SOUTHWEST MISSION WOODS DRIVE	785-228-9700
KANSAS CITY VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER	2200 SOUTHWEST GAGE BOULEVARD	785-350-4324
KING PHARMACY	4033 SOUTHWEST 10TH AVENUE	785-271-1700
KMART	2240 NORTHWEST TYLER STREET	785-233-7003
KMART	1740 SOUTHWEST WANAMAKER ROAD	785-273-4040
MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY	2252 SOUTHWEST 10TH AVENUE	785-235-8796
SAINT FRANCIS HEALTH CENTER	1700 SOUTHWEST 7TH STREET	785-295-8240
SAM'S CLUB - 8176	1401 SOUTHWEST WANAMAKER ROAD	785-273-5181
SENIOR RX CARE OF PHARMACY	121 SOUTHEAST 6TH AVENUE	877-232-4601
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1802	1501 SOUTHWEST WANAMAKER ROAD	785-271-5673
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2131	1301 SOUTHWEST 37TH STREET	785-267-6900
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5441	2600 NORTHWEST ROCHESTER ROAD	785-357-7397
WALGREENS - 2846	2915 SOUTHWEST GAGE BOULEVARD	785-271-9981
WALGREENS - 2888	2110 NORTHWEST TOPEKA BOULEVARD	785-232-2591
WALGREENS - 3069	1001 SOUTHWEST TOPEKA BOULEVARD	785-354-1470
WALGREENS - 3772	2901 SOUTHEAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE	785-266-9470
WALGREENS - 4557	2121 SOUTHWEST FAIRLAWN ROAD	785-273-1050
WALGREENS - 4782	3696 SOUTHWEST TOPEKA BOULEVARD	785-266-4520
WALGREENS - 4981	3630 SOUTHWEST WANAMAKER ROAD	785-228-5656
WALGREENS - 7778	1001 SOUTHWEST GAGE BOULEVARD	785-272-3015

EV Charging Stations in Topeka

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Arby's - Tesla Supercharger	5930 SW Huntoon St	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Topeka Service Area - Tesla Supercharger	8000 I-70	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Walmart 1802 Topeka	1501 SW Wanamaker Rd	Electrify America		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Capital City Nissan - Topeka	1980 SW Topeka Blvd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Capital City Nissan - Topeka	1980 SW Topeka Blvd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
ED Bozarth Chevrolet	3731 Southwest Topeka Blvd	Blink Network	1		J1772	public
Evergy - Professional Development Center	801 NE US Highway 24	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Evergy - Topeka General Office	818 S Kansas Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Evergy - Topeka General Office	818 S Kansas Ave	Non-Networked	12		J1772	private
Evergy - Topeka Operations Center	4001 NW 14th	Non-Networked	6		J1772	public
Evergy - Topeka Operations Center	4001 NW 14th	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
EVERGY @FAIRLN PLZ432A	2114 SW Fairlawn Plaza Dr @ Fairlawn Plaza Sh	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EVERGY @FAIRLN PLZ432B	2114 SW Fairlawn Plaza Dr @ Fairlawn Plaza Sh	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EVERGY @TOPEKA GO-423A	101 SE 8th Ave @ Evergy Topeka General Office	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
EVERGY @TOPEKA GO-423B	818 S Kansas Ave @ Evergy Topeka General Offi	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Homewood Suites Topeka - Tesla Destination	1519 SW Arrowhead Rd	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public
SHARP STATION SE	3149 S Kansas Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Topeka

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
13835 NW 54th St. (41807)	GTOWER	110
5881 SW 109th Street (41812)	GTOWER	102
8347 SE HWY 40 (41789)	GTOWER	96
1046 SW VALENCIA RD (Valencia #1A #9216)	TOWER	92
1927 E 100TH RD	TOWER	91
1927 E 100TH RD	TOWER	91
4003 74TH STREET (66135)	LTOWER	80
5645 MAVERICK LANE (66134)	GTOWER	78
(North Topeka site) 3605 NW 14th St/E of Hwy 75	GTOWER	76
11214 Southwest 13th Street (66118)	GTOWER	59
6400 NW 75TH ST (66133)	MTOWER	48

Fire Stations in Topeka

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Mission Township Fire Department	3101 SW Urish RD	Mostly volunteer	785-478-4053
MTAA Fire Department	6510 SE Forbes AVE STE 1	Career	785-862-9250
Soldier Township Fire Department	600 NW 46 ST	Mostly volunteer	785-286-2123
Topeka Fire Department	324 SE Jefferson ST	Career	785-368-4000

Power Plants Near Topeka

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
WASTE MANAGEMENT ROLLING MEADOWS LFGTE	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-95.7	OP

Bridges in Topeka

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1956	28	28,550	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1993	162	23,850	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1993	162	23,850	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1955	1,761	23,600	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1977	1,764	23,600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	402	23,600	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	215	21,550	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	154	21,550	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	215	21,550	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	184	21,550	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	122	20,650	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	350	20,400	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	356	20,400	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1965	610	20,400	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1965	610	20,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1977	25	19,955	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	36	19,880	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	175	19,500	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1959	175	19,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	31	19,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	3,373	18,550	P
Culvert	Concrete	1961	64	18,502	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	28	18,502	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1993	205	18,502	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1963	159	17,850	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	197	17,850	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	344	17,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	344	17,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1948	166	17,790	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1993	262	17,651	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1986	122	17,410	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1938	3,376	17,325	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2007	122	16,755	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	139	16,350	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1960	139	16,350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	266	16,350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	261	16,350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	213	16,350	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	213	16,350	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1957	133	15,715	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	347	15,550	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	347	15,550	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	321	15,550	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	321	15,550	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1981	149	15,160	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1975	54	14,695	G
Culvert	Concrete	1977	21	14,640	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	31	14,555	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1964	109	14,510	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	44	14,510	F
Culvert	Concrete	2012	31	13,610	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	140	13,580	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1975	133	13,315	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	371	13,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	371	13,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	214	13,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	214	13,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	250	13,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	250	13,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2000	190	13,250	G
Culvert	Concrete	1996	23	13,150	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2001	190	12,950	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1974	85	12,795	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	214	12,505	P
Culvert	Concrete	1950	49	12,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1992	1,661	12,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1992	162	12,250	G
Slab	Concrete	1992	153	12,250	G
Culvert	Concrete	1957	41	11,950	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1973	85	11,235	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2001	85	10,620	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1993	304	10,589	G
Culvert	Concrete	2011	29	10,580	G
Culvert	Concrete	2011	70	10,580	G
Culvert	Concrete	2013	28	10,470	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1963	203	10,463	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	237	10,140	F
Culvert	Concrete	2001	29	10,050	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	47	10,050	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1977	121	10,006	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1957	241	9,875	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	255	9,862	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	255	9,862	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	375	9,820	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1978	158	9,820	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	220	9,682	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	1,018	9,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	136	9,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	136	9,650	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	159	9,650	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	159	9,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	151	9,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	151	9,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	1,018	9,650	G
Culvert	Concrete	1955	22	9,650	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	212	9,565	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	1,080	9,565	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	43	9,325	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	183	9,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	183	9,050	G
Culvert	Concrete	1956	28	8,900	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1956	149	8,900	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1956	149	8,900	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	39	8,750	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2014	162	8,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	313	8,710	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	430	8,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	430	8,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	219	8,651	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1971	212	8,595	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	2,855	8,545	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1971	219	8,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	24	8,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1991	45	8,130	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	222	8,080	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	2,086	8,080	G
Culvert	Concrete	1961	36	8,080	F
Culvert	Concrete	2002	30	7,865	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	409	7,600	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1972	122	7,505	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	258	7,285	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	258	7,285	G
Culvert	Steel	1968	24	7,260	G
Culvert	Concrete	1996	41	7,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	337	7,141	G
Culvert	Concrete	1997	29	7,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1997	226	7,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1997	226	7,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	455	7,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	818	7,141	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2001	334	7,141	G
Culvert	Concrete	1971	22	6,965	F
Culvert	Concrete	1986	37	6,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	269	6,480	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1980	93	6,065	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	130	5,650	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	130	5,650	G
Culvert	Concrete	1955	29	5,650	G
Culvert	Concrete	1977	25	5,145	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	203	5,055	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	246	5,016	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1986	826	4,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1967	206	4,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2014	646	4,770	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2014	646	4,770	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2014	253	4,770	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2014	253	4,770	G
Culvert	Concrete	1900	24	4,455	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	133	4,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	31	3,930	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	207	3,813	F
Culvert	Steel	1999	24	3,775	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1969	364	3,710	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	312	3,692	G
Culvert	Concrete	1959	33	3,680	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	269	3,670	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1968	305	3,660	G
Culvert	Concrete	1950	27	3,350	F
Culvert	Concrete	2017	21	3,350	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1959	195	3,155	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1991	231	3,155	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1993	396	2,970	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1956	188	2,886	G
Culvert	Concrete	1977	31	2,780	F
Culvert	Concrete	1987	53	2,750	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1974	85	2,745	G
Culvert	Concrete	1976	37	2,625	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	33	2,598	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1964	238	2,505	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1990	133	2,460	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	72	2,320	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	216	2,020	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	264	2,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1983	115	1,929	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2012	103	1,800	G
Slab	Concrete	2006	46	1,481	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1960	30	1,285	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	256	1,250	G
Culvert	Concrete	2018	25	1,080	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	26	1,050	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1974	99	1,025	F
Culvert	Concrete	1978	28	1,025	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	48	1,000	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1958	292	1,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1970	122	1,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	25	1,000	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2002	101	1,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2008	115	1,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	50	750	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	284	650	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1974	101	622	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1974	95	622	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1975	114	622	F
Culvert	Concrete	1979	27	600	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2001	108	550	G
Culvert	Concrete	2020	67	550	G
Culvert	Concrete	2003	25	526	G
Culvert	Concrete	2000	26	500	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	35	500	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2014	93	500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	216	480	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	216	480	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1958	255	480	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1996	283	480	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1960	259	480	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	23	478	F
Culvert	Concrete	1961	23	478	F
Culvert	Concrete	1976	37	374	F
Culvert	Concrete	1976	35	374	G
Culvert	Concrete	1976	29	374	G
Culvert	Concrete	1976	27	374	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1979	155	374	G
Culvert	Concrete	1978	31	374	F
Culvert	Concrete	1930	29	366	G
Culvert	Concrete	2019	27	352	G
Culvert	Concrete	2018	23	352	G
Culvert	Concrete	2020	37	315	G
Culvert	Concrete	1980	21	304	F
Culvert	Steel	2003	39	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	2018	20	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	2016	34	180	G
Culvert	Concrete	1977	25	180	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	31	149	G
Culvert	Concrete	1961	65	125	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1996	93	125	G
Culvert	Concrete	1982	30	120	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	31	110	F
Culvert	Concrete	1987	38	100	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	35	100	G
Culvert	Concrete	2017	22	100	G
Culvert	Concrete	1980	21	24	G

Correctional Facilities in Topeka

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
TOPEKA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	815 SOUTHEAST RICE ROAD	STATE	891	903	OPEN
SHAWNEE COUNTY ADULT DETENTION CENTER	501 SOUTHEAST 8TH STREET	COUNTY	403	507	OPEN
KANSAS JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX	1430 NORTHWEST 25TH STREET	STATE	185	235	OPEN
SHAWNEE COUNTY ANNEX	818 SE ADAMS	COUNTY	-999	200	OPEN
SHAWNEE COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	401 SE 8TH STREET	COUNTY	42	70	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Topeka

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Topeka, KS	500 SE Holliday Place	TRAIN

Airports Near Topeka

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Philip Billard Municipal Airport	TOP	Medium Airport
Topeka Regional Airport	FOE	Medium Airport
Amar Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Amelia Earhart Airport	—	Small Airport
Atlas Ad Astra Adventure Resort Airport	—	Small Airport
Bean Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Belleair Airport	—	Small Airport
Bent Nail Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Bland Airport	—	Small Airport
Booze Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Buena Terra Airpark	—	Small Airport
Butell Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Chanay Airport	—	Small Airport
Charles E Grutzmacher Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Church's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Cloud Airport	—	Small Airport
Cochran Airport	—	Small Airport
Coffey County Airport	—	Small Airport
Coffman Airport	—	Small Airport
Converse Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Dempsey Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Dittemore Field	—	Small Airport
Eibes Airfield	—	Small Airport
Emporia Municipal Airport	EMP	Small Airport
Flory Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying H Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying T Airport	—	Small Airport
Fox Fire Airport	—	Small Airport
Foxtrot Field Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Fuller Airfield	—	Small Airport
Gardner Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Get Away Runway	—	Small Airport
Graham Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrod Airport	—	Small Airport
Hartland Airport	—	Small Airport
Heinen Airport	—	Small Airport
Highcrest Air Park	—	Small Airport
Highland Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoelting Airport	—	Small Airport
Horton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingels Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
J V Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
JMJ Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport	LWC	Small Airport
Maxwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Michael Airport	—	Small Airport
Michael's Airport	—	Small Airport
Moore Short Field Landing	—	Small Airport
Neu Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Topeka

16 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Auburn - Washburn Unified School District 437 Police Office
Auburn Police Department	150 West 9th Street
Auburn Police Department	161 West 9th Street
Carbondale Police Department
Central Community Center - Community Police Office
Community Police Office	Southeast Iowa Avenue
Hoyt Police Department
Kansas Highway Patrol Headquarters	122 Southwest 7th Street
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop B Headquarters
Meriden Police Department	103 East Main Street
Shawnee County Parks Police Department
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office	320 South Kansas Avenue
Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 Police Office
Silver Lake Police Department
Topeka Police Department	320 South Kansas Avenue
Washburn University Police Department

Grocery Stores in Topeka

106 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
1 Stop	Convenience Store	1320 SW 6th Ave
29th Quick Stop	Convenience Store	3101 SW 29th St
29th St Gas & Shop Llc	Convenience Store	1611 SE 29th St
804 Convenience Llc	Convenience Store	2045 N Kansas Ave
Abraham Sn Llc	Convenience Store	1107 SW 6th Ave
Aldi 46009	Supermarket	2320 NW Clay St
ALDI 46054	Supermarket	1530 SW Arvonia Pl
ALDI 46083	Supermarket	105 SW 29th St
Asia Market Topeka Corp	Grocery Store	4006a Sw 21st St
At Your Service 4174	Convenience Store	1161 SW Gage Blvd
Breadbasket Farmers Market NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	1901 Sw Wanamaker Rd
Buy And Ride 7	Convenience Store	810 SE 15th St
Capital City Smokes & Grocery Nida Llc 1	Convenience Store	500 SW 6th Ave
CASEY'S 3971	Convenience Store	2133 N Kansas Ave
CASEY'S 4378	Convenience Store	2611 SE California Ave
CASEY'S 4477	Convenience Store	1404 SW 17th St
Casey's General Store 2312	Convenience Store	4441 SE California Ave
CVS 10244	Other	3901 SW 21st St
Dillon Store 037	Super Store	6829 SW 29th St
Dillon Store 047	Super Store	2815 SW 29th St
Dillon Store 054	Super Store	800 NW 25th St
Dillon Store 067	Super Store	2010 SE 29th St
Dillon Store 088	Super Store	4015 SW 10th Ave
Dillon Store 87	Super Store	5311 SW 22nd Pl
Dollar General 1171	Other	1001 SW Fairlawn Rd
Dollar General 15245	Other	4500 SE California Ave
Dollar General 15354	Other	4210 NW Topeka Blvd
Dollar General 21526	Other	1401 SW Gage Blvd
Dollar General 21591	Other	2620 NE Sardou Ave
Dollar General 2703	Other	2500 SE California Ave
Dollar General 3085	Other	2042 NW Topeka Blvd
Dollar General 3618	Other	3401 SW Topeka Blvd
Dollar General 4046	Other	1920 SW 10th Ave
Dollar Tree 1293	Other	2046 NW Topeka Blvd
Dollar Tree 1377	Other	115 SW 29th St
Dollar Tree 3374	Other	2180 SW Wanamaker Rd
Dollar Tree 6627	Other	2600 SE California Ave
Dollar Tree 6660	Other	2700 SW 6th Ave
DOLLARTREE 8070	Other	2616 SE 6th Ave
Downtown Topeka Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	Van Burn Harrison St
Family Dollar 11855	Other	501 SW 21st St
Family Dollar 3621	Other	1313 SW 21st St
Flowers Bakery Outlet 1395	Convenience Store	3106 S.W. Topeka Blvd
Gas N Shop	Convenience Store	1900 NW Topeka Blvd
Haag's Express	Convenience Store	1001 SW Wanamaker Rd
Herman's Meat And Smokehouse 1	Specialty Store	4211 SW Huntoon St
Hermans Beef & Sausage House	Grocery Store	823 NW Gordon St
Hi-crest Market NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	455 SE Golf Park Blvd
Holliday Square 66 36	Convenience Store	2901 SW Topeka Blvd
Huntoon Max's 71	Convenience Store	1301 SW Gage Blvd
Hy-Vee	Super Store	2951 SW Wanamaker Rd
Hy-Vee Gas 5658	Convenience Store	6011 SW 29th St
K Fast Track	Convenience Store	1401 SW Huntoon St
Kick's 66	Convenience Store	3300 SW Gage Blvd
Kwik Shop 350705	Convenience Store	1114 NW Topeka Blvd
Kwik Shop 350713	Convenience Store	5700 SW 21st St
Kwik Shop 350720	Convenience Store	102 SW 37th St
Kwik Shop 350757	Convenience Store	2619 SW 21st St
Kwik Shop 350780	Convenience Store	2520 SE 6th Ave
Kwik Shop 350781	Convenience Store	4500 SW Topeka Blvd
Kwik Shop 350789	Convenience Store	746 NE Wabash Ave
Kwik Shop 350791	Convenience Store	1700 SW Topeka Blvd
Kwik Shop 350796	Convenience Store	3706 SW Burlingame Rd
La Unica Supermarket	Grocery Store	1706 SE 6th Ave
Leonard Meat	Specialty Store	105 NE Quincy St
Love's Travel Stop 769	Convenience Store	1811 NW Brickyard Road
Meat Market Camecuaro Llc	Grocery Store	1016 SE 6th Ave
Mi Pueblito Meat Market NO	Grocery Store	621 SE Swygart St
Mister Thriftys Llc	Convenience Store	605 SW 6th Ave
Murphy Express 8599	Convenience Store	1531 SW Wanamaker Rd
On The Run	Convenience Store	3021 SW 10th Ave
Papa Murphy's KS055	Specialty Store	2037 NW Topeka Blvd
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza KS007	Specialty Store	1035 SW Gage Blvd
Papa Murphys KS041	Specialty Store	6021 SW 29th St
Quick Stop 5	Convenience Store	3335 SW Gage Blvd
RM&K Enterprise Inc	Convenience Store	2024 SE California Ave
Sam's Club 8176	Super Store	1401 SW Wanamaker Rd
Seabrook Apple Market	Supermarket	1945 SW Gage Blvd
Second Chance Foods	Grocery Store	4826 NW Topeka Blvd
Supermart El Torito Inc #2	Grocery Store	3000 NW Topeka Blvd
Supermercado Nuestra Familia 3740	Super Store	2021 SE 29th St
Target Stores T- 0355	Super Store	2120 SW Wanamaker Rd
Tiltons Oakland Market	Grocery Store	1905 NE Seward Ave
Tiltons Westside Inc	Grocery Store	1100 SW 6th Ave
Tinda Market	Convenience Store	300 Se 29th
TJ's Express 54	Convenience Store	5305 SW Topeka Blvd
Top City Beverages	Convenience Store	2525 SW 29th St
U-Market	Convenience Store	935 SE 21st St
Valero 1 Stop	Convenience Store	706 SW Fairlawn Rd
Valero 4	Convenience Store	2044 NW Tyler St
Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market U073	Supermarket	5836 SW 21st St
WALGREENS 15601	Other	2101 NW Topeka Blvd
Walgreens 16314	Other	3900 SW 29th St
Walgreens 3069	Other	1001 SW Topeka Blvd
Walgreens 3772	Other	2901 SE California Ave
Walgreens 4557	Other	2121 SW Fairlawn Rd
Walgreens 4782	Other	3696 SW Topeka Blvd
Walgreens 4981	Other	3630 SW Wanamaker Rd
Walgreens 7778	Other	1001 SW Gage Blvd
Walmart Neighborhood Market 6585	Super Store	335 SW MACVICAR AVE
Walmart SC 1802	Super Store	1501 SW Wanamaker Rd
Walmart SC 2131	Super Store	1301 SW 37th St
Walmart SC 5441	Super Store	2600 NW Rochester Rd
Walmart Supercenter 6392	Super Store	2630 SE California Ave
White Lakes 66 61	Convenience Store	931 SW 37th St
Xpress Mart	Convenience Store	2901 SE Fremont St

Treatment Centers in Topeka

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Florence Crittenton Services of Topeka	Mental Health	785-233-0516
Mirror Inc - Topeka Outpatient Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	785-260-6688
Mirror Inc - Topeka Residential	Substance Abuse	785-267-0561
New Dawn Wellness and Recovery Ctr Inc	Substance Abuse	785-266-0202
Sims Kemper Clinical Counseling and - Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	785-233-0666
Topeka Treatment Center LLC	Substance Abuse	785-266-4100

DOL Wage Violations in Topeka

152 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,545,311 in back wages owed to 2,210 employees.

152

Violations

$1,545,311

Back Wages Owed

2,210

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Kansas Department of Revenue	SIGNIFICANT	—	66612	—	1	$160,480	$2,815	57
Security Transport Services	—	—	66609	—	1	$98,264	$812	121
Rylie Equipment & Contracting Co	—	Rylie Equipment & Contracting Company	66611	—	1	$86,042	$2,967	29
Pizza Hut	—	Yum Brands	66609	—	1	$54,527	$416	131
Topeka Adult Care Center	—	—	66614	—	1	$51,864	$1,103	47
KVC Health Systems	—	KVC Health Systems, Inc	66603	—	1	$49,552	$1,054	47
Quik Stop	—	—	66606	—	2	$45,326	$22,663	2
Boyles Joyland Flea Market	—	—	66605	—	1	$44,380	$3,698	12
Conroy Contractors, Inc	—	—	66619	—	1	$38,343	$2,396	16
American Freight, Inc.	—	—	66604	—	1	$36,865	$1,475	25
Margarita�s Jalisco Mexican Bar & Grill	—	—	66604	—	2	$36,505	$2,434	15
Church's Chicken	—	Churchs Texas Chicken	66605	—	4	$32,803	$482	68
Haag Oil Company	—	—	66604	—	1	$31,946	$2,282	14
Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant	—	—	66611	—	1	$29,720	$3,715	8
El Centenarios	—	—	66612	—	1	$28,937	$4,823	6
Topeka Public Schools	—	—	66611	—	2	$26,951	$1,797	15
Loving Hearts Training Center	—	—	66604	—	1	$26,637	$4,440	6
Topeka Zoo	—	—	66606	—	1	$26,038	$1,132	23
Advanced Individual Services (AIS)	—	—	66611	—	1	$24,914	$1,661	15
Kansas Bureau of Investigation	—	—	66612	—	1	$24,670	$2,741	9
Brewster Place	—	—	66611	—	3	$22,628	$1,257	18
Custom Job Shop	—	—	66608	—	1	$21,068	$554	38
Winn Construction	—	—	66622	—	1	$20,031	$5,008	4
Ramada Inn	—	Wyndham Hotels	66604	—	1	$19,768	$1,521	13
Lackey Electric	—	—	66603	—	1	$17,950	$1,994	9
Topeka Public Schools USD 501	—	—	66611	—	1	$17,407	$1,160	15
Household Finance Corporation III	—	—	66604	—	1	$15,995	$1,599	10
RSP, Inc.	—	—	66608	—	1	$15,959	$1,451	11
Creative Landscaping	—	—	66618	—	1	$14,999	$556	27
Torgeson Electric Company	—	—	66603	—	2	$14,460	$1,033	14
Providence Living Ctr Inc	—	—	66607	—	1	$13,402	$239	56
Central Mechanical Construction	—	—	66622	—	1	$11,961	$2,990	4
CPL Cleaners	—	—	66612	—	1	$11,787	$491	24
Kansas Department of Revenue	—	—	66601	—	1	$11,458	$955	12
Yellow Transportation	—	—	66611	—	1	$10,651	$1,775	6
Fletchall Roofing	—	—	66608	—	1	$10,552	$5,276	2
Torgeson Electric Company, Incorporated	—	—	66606	—	3	$10,144	$423	24
Exploring Life, Incorporated	—	—	66604	—	1	$9,808	$1,090	9
The Pad Restaurant	—	—	66608	—	1	$9,386	$375	25
Maximus Fitness & Wellness	—	—	66605	—	1	$9,305	$517	18
MIDWESTERN METALS, INC. [OSHA]	—	—	66608	Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers	1	$9,156	$148	62
Goodyear Topeka Tire & Rubber	—	—	66614	—	1	$9,021	$9,021	1
WM Investments	—	—	66612	—	1	$8,935	$812	11
Sowards Glass	—	—	66608	—	1	$8,878	$386	23
ALLTECH COMMUNICATIONS	—	—	66609	All Other Specialty Trade Contractors	1	$8,352	$557	15
Tuptim Thai Restaurant	—	—	66611	—	1	$8,338	$490	17
Rose Villa	—	—	66604	—	1	$8,282	$2,071	4
Labor Pros	—	—	66604	—	2	$8,112	$1,159	7
Briarcliff Care Center	—	—	66614	—	1	$7,927	$360	22
Brick Masters Incorporated	—	—	66611	—	2	$7,320	$431	17

Churches & Religious Organizations in Topeka

150 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALLEY WAY RECOVERY CHURCH INC	2050 SW FILLMORE ST
APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF TOPEKA INC	2313 SE 29TH ST
ARNOLD J & DORIS V CIOFFI CHARITABLE TRUST	PO BOX 5049
BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH	5905 SW 10TH AVE
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH	4011 N KANSAS AVE
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH	2108 SE 38TH CIR
BIBLE DOCTRINE CHAPEL INC	5617 SW FOXCROFT CIR S APT 105
BROOKWOOD COVENANT CHURCH TOPEKA KS	1801 SW CREST DR
CALVARY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC	1301 NW VAN BUREN ST
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF TOPEKA	4211 NW TOPEKA BLVD
CALVARY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL	4211 NW TOPEKA BLVD
CAMPUS MINISTRY AT WASHBURN	1621 SW BOSWELL AVE
CAPITAL CITY CHURCH	PO BOX 751261
CAPITAL CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD	1191 SE 37TH ST
CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF SACRED MUSIC INC	1268 SW OAKLEY AVE
CEDOGA OUTFITTERS FOUNDATION	5540 SW INDIAN HILLS RD
CHRIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 4545
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH	3509 SW BURLINGAME RD
CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN KANSAS DISCIPLES OF CHRIST	2914 SW MACVICAR AVE
CHRISTIAN LORD MINISTRIES	3836 SE 27TH CT
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	1200 SOUTHWEST LN
CHURCH OF GOD FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 1271
CHURCH ON THE ROCK	520 NE OHIO AVE
CLEAR VISION MINISTRY INC	4324 SE WISCONSIN AVE
CONGREGATIONAL HOME	1205 SW 29TH ST
CONGREGATIONAL HOME FOUNDATION	1205 SW 29TH ST
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH OF TOPEKA	6535 SW LEWELLING RD
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF TOPEKA	7620 SW 21ST ST
COUNTRY CHAPEL OF TOPEKA	4021 SE 37TH ST
COUNTRYSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ENDOWMENT TR	3221 SW BURLINGAME RD
COUNTRYSIDE UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL INC	3221 SW BURLINGAME RD
CROSSROADS WESLEYAN CHURCH	2030 SE 41ST ST
EAST KANSAS QUARTERLY CONFERENCE OF FREE WILL BAPTISTS	5864 SW 26TH ST
EMERGING YOUNG LEADERS INTERNATIONAL	4511 NW CAMDEN LN
ENGLEWOOD WESLEYAN CHURCH	1100 SW WANAMAKER RD
EPISCOPAL CHURCH DIOCESE OF KANS	835 SW POLK ST
EXODUS MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 2852
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF TOPEKA	PO BOX 1398
FAITH FAMILY LIFE CENTRE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	3710 NW TOPEKA BLVD
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	1716 SW GAGE BLVD
FAMILY OF GOD FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	1231 NW EUGENE
FELLOWSHIP HI CREST INC	455 SE GOLF PARK BLVD
FELLOWSHIP OF FAITH CHURCH	PO BOX 5798
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	500 SW 27TH ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	3033 SW MACVICAR AVE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TOPEKAFOUNDATION	3033 SW MACVICAR AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 4195
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1880 SW GAGE BLVD
FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH TOPEKA KANS	1234 SW FAIRLAWN RD
FIRST FRIENDS CHURCH	3216 W 29TH
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH	1912 SW GAGE BLVD
FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE MISSION INC	2135 SE INDIANA AVE
GAGE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 4050
GETHSEMANE WORSHIP CENTER INC	PO BOX 8342
GLOBAL MISSIONS CHURCH INC	310 SW 6TH AVE
GOOD NEWS CHURCH	3819 SW BURLINGAME RD
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH	4021 SE 37TH ST
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF TOPEKA INC	4300 SW BURLINGAME RD
GRACE MINISTRIES OUTREACH INC	5212 SW 33RD ST
GRACE POINT CHURCH	5400 SW HUNTOON ST
HARRIS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	3512 SE SHAWNEE CT
HARVEST FAMILY CHURCHES INC	PO BOX 67274
HEARTLAND ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN COUNCIL INC	6050 SW 34TH TER
HENSON FOUNDATION	3430 SW SKYLINE PKWY
HIGHLAND PARK BAPTIST CHURCH	820 SE 29TH ST
HOLY GHOST DELIVERANCE CENTER MINISTRIES	1701 SW CHEYENNE RD
HUMANISTS OF TOPEKA INC	5220 SW 20TH TER APT 201
IGLESIA APOSTOLICA PENA DE HOREB	832 SE 12TH ST
IGLESIA DE DIOS UNA VOZ QUE CLAMA EN EL DESIERTO JUAN 1 23 INC	2007 SE 35TH ST
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL LLAMAS DE FUEGO	2939 SE ILLINOIS AVE
IN GODS HOUSE CHURCH	1616 NE SEWARD AVE
INSIDE OUT FELLOWSHIP INC	PO BOX 67431
INWARD FAITH OUTREACH MINISTRIES	2007 SE 35TH ST
ISLAMIC CENTER OF TOPEKA INC	1100 SW 8TH AVE
KANSAS BAPTIST CONVENTION FOUNDATION INC	5833 SW 29TH ST
KANSAS DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH	1000 SW 10TH AVE
KANSAS LUTHERAN SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC	1000 SW 10TH AVE
KANSAS-NEBRASKA CONVENTION OF SOUTHERN BAPTISTS INC	PO BOX 4764
KANSAS-NEBRASKA CONVENTION OF SOUTHERN BAPTISTS INC	5410 SW 7TH ST
KS NE SOUTHERN BAPTIST FOUNDATION	5410 SW 7TH ST
LEAST OF THESE MINISTRIES INC	2031 SE PENNSYLVANIA AVE APT D
LIGHT OF THE WORLD FAMILY CHURCH INC	4141 SW 53RD ST GAGE BLVD
LUTHERAN FINE ARTS COUNCIL OF TOPEKA INC	1508 SW WARD PKWY
LUTHERAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION	2800 SW WANAMAKER RD STE 175
MARANATHA BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 5816
MEDJUGORJE MINISTRIES INC	3929 SW ROY RD
MERCY RUTH ISRAEL FOUNDATION INC	3719 SW CLARION PARK DR
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF TOPEKA INC	PO BOX 4776
MIRACLE LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH	PO BOX 2654
MISSION CHURCH OF TOPEKA INC	4121 SW HUNTOON ST
MISSOURI CONFRANCE	912 SW MEDFORD AVE
MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC CHURCH	2014 NW 46TH ST
NEW BEGINNING CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF TOPEKA INC	3437 SW TWILIGHT DR
NEW HOPE CHURCH TOPEKA INC	2915 SW 8TH AVE
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	3404 NW FREDITH RD
NEW MT ZION BAPTIST	2801 SE INDIANA AVE
NORTHERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 751261
NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH	3102 NW TOPEKA BLVD
OPEN ARMS OUTREACH MINISTRY INC	2401 SE 11TH ST
OPEN WAY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH INC	PO BOX 395
OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH	2021 SW 29TH ST
OVERCOMING FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	3538 SW SUMMERWOOD RD
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	3625 SW WANAMAKER RD
RANDEL MINISTRIES INC	1231 NW EUGENE STREET
REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH OF TOPEKA KANSAS	PO BOX 5021
REMNANT GLOBAL MINISTRY	4254 NW FIELDING RD
REVIVAL OF MARANATHA CHURCH INTERNATIONAL	3020 SW BRUSH CREEK CIR
RIVER OF LIFE FAMILY CHURCH	1601 NE SEWARD AVE
ROLLING HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC	4530 NW HIAWATHA PL
ROOTED COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 750758
ROY F GRINDOL TR 1 UW 051784	1701 SW GAGE BLVD
SAINT JOHN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	701 SW TOPEKA BLVD
SHAWNEE COUNTY LUTHERAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC	2709 SW 29TH ST STE 101
SHAWNEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH	4335 SE 29TH ST
SHEPHERDS HEART MINISTRY	PO BOX 712
SIKHS SERVING AMERICA INC SSA	3543 SW WOODVALLEY PL
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH	2901 SW EVENINGSIDE DR
SOUTHWEST TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH	4141 SW 53RD ST
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH	901 SW FILLMORE ST
TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM CHARITABLE TRUST	4200 SW MUNSON AVE
TERRA HTS BAPTIST CHURCH	232 SE SANNEMAN DR
THE NEW BEGINNING MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1329 SW 37TH ST
THE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	908 SW 7TH ST
TOPEKA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	2431 SW WANAMAKER RD
TOPEKA ALLEGHENY WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH	300 SW ROOSEVELT ST
TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH	4141 SW 53RD ST
TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH	1135 SW COLLEGE AVE
TOPEKA FIRST FREE METHODIST CHURCH	3450 SE INDIANA AVE
TOPEKA GOSPEL CHAPEL INC	5919 NW GLENWOOD DR
TOPEKA HARVEST FOURSQUARE CHURCH	PO BOX 454
TOPEKA HINDU TEMPLE INC	6220 SW 29TH ST STE 200
TOPEKA JUSTICE UNITY AND MINISTRY PROJECT INC	3033 SW MACVICAR AVE
TOPEKA LUTHERAN HOME ASSOCIATION INC	5629 SW BARRINGTON CT S
TOPEKA LUTHERAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC	2709 SW 29TH ST STE 101
TOPEKA NORTH OUTREACH INC	210 NW MENNINGER RD
TOWN & COUNTRY CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4925 SW 29TH ST
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH INC	725 SW BUCHANAN ST
TRINITY REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH	4307 SW 30TH TER
TRUE HOLINESS FAMILY CHURCH D O M E MINISTRIES	1244 SE REPUBLICAN AVE
TRUE LIGHT CHURCH MINISTRIES	2046 SW CALIFORNIA AVE
TRY THE TRUTH INC	1443 SE 43RD ST
UNITED METHODIST HOMES INC	7220 SW ASBURY DR
UNITY CHURCH OF CHRISTIANITY	3206 NW WILDER RD
URBAN MINISTRY INSTITUTE OF TOPEKA	1023 SW 8TH AVE
W R H S BACCALAUREATE COMMITTEE	2751 SW BERKSHIRE DR
WATKANSAS VANARAM THAMMA VORAVIHARN BUDDHIST TEMPLE MEDITATION AND WIS	3901 SE ADAMS ST
WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH	1008 SW 4TH ST
WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	432 SW LINDENWOOD AVE
WESTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH	2900 SW AUBURN RD
WORD OF GRACE INC	2745 SW VILLA WEST DR APT 1402

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Frequently Asked Questions About Topeka

What is the population of Topeka?

Topeka has a population of 126,103 residents and is located in Kansas. The population density is 2,037 people per square mile, spread across 61.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.2 years. The population is 52.1% female and 47.9% male.

Is Topeka expensive to live in?

Topeka is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $55,902, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $947 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Topeka safe?

Public safety is a concern in Topeka, with a violent crime rate of 712 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,991 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Topeka receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Topeka?

Topeka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Topeka?

Topeka has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,156. There are 5,183 business establishments in the area, including 369 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 9.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Topeka?

The median home value in Topeka is $130,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $186,856. For renters, the median monthly rent is $947. Fair market rent is $753 for a 1-bedroom and $947 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 59.2%. The average annual property tax is $5,214.

How are the schools in Topeka?

Schools in Topeka score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 29.1% of adults in Topeka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Topeka?

The obesity rate in Topeka is 40.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.6% of adults are smokers. 27.3% are physically inactive. 24.3% of residents report depression. 11.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 87.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,371.

What is transportation like in Topeka?

The average commute in Topeka is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Topeka?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Topeka is 71% White, 9.7% Black or African American, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino. 90.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.8% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 15.2% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

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