Topeka, Kansas
About Topeka
Set in the northeastern part of Kansas, Topeka is a mid-size city, home to 125,467 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Kansas.
Officially, Topeka is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 61.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,027 residents per square mile.
📰 Topeka News Today
- Dillon Edward Fairchild - The Topeka Capital-Journal The Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 18
- North Topeka residents lose roofs after Friday night storm WIBW · Aug 16
- Clayton Dean Ijams Sr. Obituary (2026) - Topeka, KS - Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Topeka Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Topeka woman showcases Kansas through TikTok travel series KSNT 27 News · Aug 16
- David "Larry" Haverkamp Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home · Aug 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Topeka Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Kansas (#5 statewide).
- Positioned in northeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 5.1% of Kansas's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Topeka
- 7 Brew — coffee shop (café)
- Applebee's — american
- Asian Cafe — chinese
- Blue Moose Bar & Grill — american
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Cafe Holliday (café)
- Caribou Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Chili's — tex-mex
- Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
- Cicis — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Discovery Center of Kansas · Museum
- First Presbyterian Church
- Great Overland Station · Museum
- Kansas Museum of History · Museum
- Kansas State Historical Society - Center for Historical Rese · Museum
- Midwest Health Aquatic Center · Water park
- The Heartland Orthodox Christian Museum · Museum
- Topeka Zoo · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Topeka
- Betty Phillips Park reviews ★
- Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site reviews ★
- Family Park reviews ★
- Hummer Sports Park reviews ★
- Kansas River MacVicar Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Kansas River Urish Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Kaw River State Park reviews ★
- Aaron Douglas Art Park reviews ★
- Auburndale Park reviews ★
- Austin Park reviews ★
- Betty Dunn Park reviews ★
- Big Shunga Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Topeka
- Elmont Elem
- Farley Elementary
- Indian Hills Elementary
- Jay Shideler Elementary
- Lawrence Gardner High School
- Logan Elementary
- North Fairview
- Pauline Central Primary
- Seaman High
- Seaman Middle School
- Wanamaker Elem
- Washburn Rural High
- Washburn Rural Middle School
- West Indianola Elem
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Va Eastern Kansas Healthcare System ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Stormont Vail Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.