Topeka, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Shawnee County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
126,103
Population
2,037/sq mi density
$55,902
Median Income
$33,290 per capita
$130,600
Home Value
$198,041 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
857
Violent Crime/100K
3,660 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,902 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
857 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Topeka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Topeka has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.9").