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Topeka, IN

Town in LaGrange County, Indiana.

Population

1,137

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

705

ZIP codes

0

Topeka and its ZIP codes

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Topeka at a glance

  • Topeka is about 3.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $62,875 a year, 13% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,700 (35% below Indiana) and median rent is $916 a month.

Local data for Topeka, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Topeka, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$62,875

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$141,700

Median rent

$916/mo

Homeownership

66.7%

Bachelor's or higher

6.0%

Median age

32.1

Average commute

17.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (278), Irish Americans (106), Arab Americans (94).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaGrange County. PPP loans are for Topeka.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,905

14,643 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,899

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$165M

FY 2026, $4,088 per person

LaGrange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Topeka, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone49.4%
  • Carpooled34.3%
  • Public transit3.1%
  • Walked8.3%
  • Bicycle1.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home1.2%

Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Topeka, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

288

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

172

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

38.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Topeka, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

22.8%

U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

Cities near Topeka

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LigonierCity6.1 mi2.9
WawakaCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.8
MillersburgTown8 mi0.6
WolcottvilleTown9.2 mi1
ShipshewanaTown9.3 mi1.4
BrimfieldCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.6
LagrangeTown9.9 mi1.8
KimmellCensus-designated place10 mi1
CromwellTown10 mi0.3
Shipshewana LakeCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
Rome CityTown11 mi1.5
Adams LakeCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place12 mi1.1
BentonCensus-designated place12 mi1
AlbionTown12 mi1.9
MiddleburyTown12 mi4.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Topeka, IN in?
Topeka is in LaGrange County, Indiana.
What is the population of Topeka, IN?
About 1,137 people live in Topeka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Topeka?
Nearby places include Ligonier (6.1 mi), Wawaka (6.3 mi), Millersburg (8 mi), Wolcottville (9.2 mi), Shipshewana (9.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023