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IN area data

Topeka, IN

Topeka, IN.

Population: 6,315 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,295
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$420,295
House Price Index
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Miller Field (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-45 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Median annual property tax
$1,956
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
25.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,987
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
136

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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