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Topeka Kansas

Topeka is the capital city of Kansas. It was an important stop on the Oregon Trail, and was one of the Free-State towns founded by Eastern antislavery men immediately after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Bill. Population: The city’s population was 127,473 as reported by the 2010 census.

Climate: Topeka has been named as one of the leading U.S. cities in terms of having the biggest variations in temperature, precipitation, and wind, so retirees can expect anything including tornadoes and hail. The total annual precipitation can vary from 25 to 47 inches, but snowfall is generally light.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Topeka is 8% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Topeka is $93,700, an attractive 43.9% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Washburn University http://www.washburn.edu/ has programs designed to increase access to “learning for a lifetime”.

Transportation:Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority – Billard Airport - http://www.mtaa-topeka.org/ provides air service. Amtrak offers rail, and Topeka Transit is the local bus transportation.

Travel and tourism: Topeka has been recognized for its lively arts community and is a city where citizens believe their well-being ranks #30 in the nation. A Digital Visitor Guide is available at http://www.visittopeka.us/ , and this should provide retirees with a wealth of information about things to see and do in Topeka. There are a number of Senior Centers and many activities for seniors planned by Topeka Parks and Recreation http://www.topeka.org/parksrec/ .

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