Topeka, Kansas

Population 127,942

Topeka is located in Shawnee County, KS. The population is 127,942, making Topeka the largest city in Shawnee County and the 5th largest city in the state of Kansas.

There are 49 public schools in Topeka with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Topeka is high , and there are 559 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Topeka is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Topeka property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Topeka include Topeka Township, Mission Township and Tecumseh Township.

Topeka Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Crime Rate

56.41% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 766
  • Violent Crimes: 712
  • Robbery: 193
  • Burglary: 720
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

69.00% Higher than national avg.
  • 559 offenders in Topeka
  • 43.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

682 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 33
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 29
  • Tanks & Spills: 610

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

49 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 49 K-12 public schools in Topeka, KS and 12 private schools. Homefacts rates Topeka's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
12 Private Schools

Cair Paravel Latin School

Christ The King School

Hayden Catholic High School

Heritage Christian School

Holy Family Catholic School

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8 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

559 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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10 Former Drug Labs view all

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114 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Topeka, KS issued 114 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 114 permits, 86 were issued for single family homes and 28 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Topeka, KS issued 86 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 86 permits, 84 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $671
  • 1 Bedroom: $679
  • 2 Bedrooms: $889
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,141
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,355

Zip Codes

66409 66542 66546 66601 66603 66604 66605 66606 66607 66608 66609 66610 66611 66612 66614
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Environmental Hazards

682 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Topeka, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Topeka, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Topeka, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.53°
  • February 33.75°
  • March 46.43°
  • April 55.77°
  • May 67.16°
  • June 76.91°
  • July 81.17°
  • August 78.08°
  • September 68.1°
  • October 56.83°
  • November 45.88°
  • December 31.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Topeka, KS

Earthquakes
Topeka, KS has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Topeka, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Topeka, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Topeka, KS has a high risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Topeka, KS: $45,054

Unemployment

Unemployment in Topeka is 3.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.41%
White Collar - 58.59%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

6 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 Cemeteries view all

66 FCC Towers view all

16 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

4 Libraries view all

12 Police Stations view all

15 Retirement Homes view all

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