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Topeka, IL
Village in Mason County, Illinois.
Population
47
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
344
ZIP codes
0
Topeka and its ZIP codes
Topeka at a glance
- Topeka is 50% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Topeka, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Topeka.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,851
2,829 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.4M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Topeka, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
323
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Topeka, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Topeka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Forest CityVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HavanaCity | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| EastonVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| ManitoVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BryantVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| St. DavidVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BannerVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LewistownCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| KilbourneVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BathVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Mason CityCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Green ValleyVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| OakfordVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Topeka, IL in?
- Topeka is in Mason County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Topeka, IL?
- About 47 people live in Topeka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Topeka?
- Nearby places include Goofy Ridge (4.6 mi), Liverpool (5.5 mi), Forest City (5.9 mi), Havana (7.3 mi), Easton (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023