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Topeka, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Shawnee County County
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
B
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% 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 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. 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.
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
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)
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").