City profile
Emporia, KS
Lyon County · Population 24,131
Emporia is a town in Lyon County, KS with about 24,131 residents and a typical home value near $133,000. It is 53 miles from Topeka, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$132,700
Typical monthly housing
$863
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 48/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Winter weather, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
101 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
24,131
Black population
1.8%
County
Lyon County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 24,131 residents
- Typical home value about $133,000
- 53 miles from Topeka, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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