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Topeka

A village of 60 people in Illinois
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About Topeka

Village in Illinois, United States
1869Established
60Population
0.1 sq miArea
473 ftElevation

Topeka is an incorporated village in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The population was 60 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code61567
Area code309
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9better than IL·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Mason District HospitalHavana · 6.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - OltPekin · 22.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Topeka · CMS · HRSAHealth in Topeka →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Topeka →

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Topeka has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Topeka →

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Nearest: Havana Public Library DistrictHavana · 7.3 miles · 37 hrs a week

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