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Topeka, Indiana, in La Grange county, is 24 miles SE of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 103 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 1,159 people lived in Topeka.
In Topeka, about 56% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Topeka without hitting a preschooler.
In 2000, Topeka had a median family income of $42,232.
An estimated 65% of living spaces in Topeka are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.
In Topeka, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Topeka is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Topeka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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