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  Location: Home: Topeka Lifestyle: Quality of Life
Topeka is one of the most "livable" cities in the U.S. Use the links at the left or the articles below to find out more.
Housing
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Education
Topeka's highly educated work force is a direct result of the community's commitment and investment in education from pre-school to higher education. Use the links below or at the left to learn more.
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Cost of Living
Topeka participates in the ACCRA Cost of Living Index study which measures differences between areas in the cost of consumer goods and services, excluding taxes and non-consumer expenditures, for professional and managerial households in the top income quintile.
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Family Resources
Topeka and Shawnee County is a great place for families! With activities galore, over 150 parks and myriad special events there's never a lack of something to do.
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Community Services
Topeka is proud of a wide array of community services.
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Healthcare Facilities
Topeka's regional medical community is nationally recognized for offering high-quality, low cost care. A multitude of community outreach services, including neighborhood clinics, prevention programs and services for children and low income individuals, are provided by our two general hospitals and five specialized hospitals that collectively employ over 8,000 persons.
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Climate
Topekan's enjoy four distinct and very beautiful seasons. Spring often comes as early as March when the daffodils bloom. Summers pass with just a few days over 100 degrees. Nearly 70 percent of the annual precipitation falls between April and September. Autumn is a season of warm days, cool nights, and colorful foliage. Winter's first storm usually strikes before the end of December.
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Civic Organizations
Here you will find an extensive list of civic organizations in Topeka.
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