73 movers in Topeka
Black Belt Movers
"Extremely disappointed in the professionalism of this company. I had a move scheduled on Sunday between 8 and 9 am. After I hadn't received a call that the truck was 15-20 minutes out by 9am I called the main number. It said that the office was cl..."
Sierra Moving and Delivery
"I would never recommend this company if they were the last moving company on the face of the Earth! They brought a 26' truck to move a 1,800 sq. ft home. I was quoted a price for 2 guys and they weren't worth the 3 I was sent. The tore and broke ..."
NAL Movers Moving Co
"All was good until moving day came. I contacted Move That Stuff (Tulsa, OK) about a month before our move based on the recommendations of some friends. With Patrick on the phone, I walked through our house room by room giving a list of all the fur..."
Moving Solutions
"Just a quick message to thank you all at Moving Solutions. Roy and his team were amazing, they managed to pack up our house and unload again by 3.15pm. We’ve never before had a move that has gone so smoothly. Thank you all, we will definit..."
Ace Moving & Storage
"I wish we knew and had done our homework. It cost us more money, damaged propety and frustration. USE Caution and do your research! Check out BBB and read my comments. Earlier this year, while living in Iowa, I accepted a job in another state. My ..."
Prairie Van & Storage
"This company was recommended to me, but I was very unhappy with the move process. Connie Johnson was very helpful with getting my move arranged, and the crate-and-freight packing service crew was fine (except for losing one of the wheels on my bed..."
MaxForce Delivery Service LLC
"Trudy see you in court soon……. We were relocating from NorthWest Arkansas area to the DFW area in Texas when we ran across the adverts of Maxforce delivery service online. We engaged their services to move our properties from Bentonville Arkansa..."
Cross Country Moving & Storage
"When my wife and I moved a few years ago, the movers did not take a few of our items because they showed up late and they were tired. We had a deal on the items they were going to take and all of a sudden they said no. We had to leave a few items ..."
What to know when moving to Topeka, KS
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The property crime rate in Kansas is 1,802.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the national rate of 1,546.9 per 100,000. This rate reflects a decrease of 17.1% since 2022. The violent crime rate stands at 441.9 per 100,000, significantly above the national average of 325.3 per 100,000, although it has seen a slight decline of 1.5% over the same period.
- Violent crime: 441.9 per 100k vs. national 325.3 per 100k, down 1.5% since 2022
- Property crime: 1,802.5 per 100k vs. national 1,546.9 per 100k, down 17.1% since 2022
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 12.2% since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Kansas).
Schools & Higher Ed
Topeka has access to five postsecondary institutions, with four of them providing College Scorecard data.
- Baker University School of Nursing
- Midwest Barber College
- Rasmussen University-Kansas
- Washburn Institute of Technology
- Washburn University
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Shawnee County receives about 29 inches of precipitation annually, with an average of 94 rainy days. The area experiences around 4 days of snow each year, adding a bit of winter wonderland to the mix.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Gage Park - 4.6 stars (3,759 reviews)
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park - 4.8 stars (824 reviews)
- Combat Air Museum - 4.8 stars (759 reviews)
- Kansas Museum of History - 4.6 stars (687 reviews)
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park - 4.3 stars (654 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
The unemployment rate in Shawnee County is currently 3.6%, with a labor force of 90,262 individuals. Out of this, about 86,974 are employed, reflecting a stable job market.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (December 2025)
- Employed: 86,974
- Labor force: 90,262
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
