Topeka, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 121,417 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The city sits on both banks of the Kansas River, in the northeastern corner of the state.
Cultural Attractions
The Topeka Performing Arts Center provides a venue for dance, musical, and theatrical performances. Each February, Topeka plays host to the Kansas Silent Film Festival, complete with live musical accompaniment.
Recreation
Numerous lakes in the area, including nearby Lake Shawnee, provide opportunities for sailing, boating, fishing, and camping.
Historical
Topeka's Monroe School was the all-black school cited in the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education. The court decision ended legal segregation in public schools.
Economy
The State of Kansas is the city's largest employer. Manufacturing and the retail trade also contribute to the local economy.
| Air quality [details] | 86 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 95.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 589 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 7 / 7 / 14 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Stormont-Vail HealthCare | Topeka , KS | No |
| St. Francis Health Center | Topeka , KS | No |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Lawrence , KS | No |
| Olathe Medical Center | Olathe , KS | No |
| Mercy Regional Health Center | Manhattan , KS | No |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City , KS | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Pk Nsng & Post Acute | Topeka, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Plaza West Regional Health Cen | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital Ltcu | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Brewster Health Center | Topeka, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mccrite Plaza Health Center | Topeka, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Place West | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Topeka Presbyterian Manor | Topeka, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Countryside Health Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Eventide Convalescent Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Providence Living Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Topeka Community Healthcare Center | Topeka, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Place North | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Aldersgate Village | Topeka, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manorcare Health Services - Topeka | Topeka, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rolling Hills Health Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Westwood Manor | Topeka, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Ctr | Rossville, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brookside Retirement Community | Overbrook, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lawrence Presbyterian Manor | Lawrence, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pioneer Ridge Retirement Comm | Lawrence, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brandon Woods At Alvamar | Lawrence, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hickory Pointe Care & Rehab Center | Oskaloosa, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Community Hospital Onaga Ltcu | St Marys, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Valley Health Care Center | Valley Falls, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf | Lawrence, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
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