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

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
857
per 100,000 residents
125% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
3,660
per 100,000 residents
87% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
16.0 avg 6.3
Rape
47.1 avg 40.0
Robbery
80.7 avg 73.9
Assault
712.7 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
637.6 avg 271.0
Theft
2,504.9 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
500.2 avg 282.7
Arson
17.6

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime856.5
Murder16.0
Rape47.1
Robbery80.7
Aggravated Assault712.7

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime3,660.2
Burglary637.6
Theft/Larceny2,504.9
Vehicle Theft500.2
Arson17.6

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)16