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Topeka
A village of 60 people in Illinois
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About Topeka
Village in Illinois, United States1869Established
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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Town numbers
ZIP code61567
Area code309
Living in Topeka
Health in Topeka
Compared with Illinois
9better than IL·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
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 →
Natural hazards in Topeka
Moderate
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 →
Climate in Topeka
Full climate →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 →
Libraries near Topeka
See all →Nearest: Havana Public Library DistrictHavana · 7.3 miles · 37 hrs a week
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