2011 Shawnee County Progress Report by G.R. Laughlin

2011 Shawnee County Progress Report

Community Resources Council Connecting the resources in our community through research, information, advocacy and collaboration.

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ACHIEVING EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

District Demographics

Elementary

High School

Student Poverty

Supporting Indicators

Kids Count

PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE Health Insurance

Community Events

Youth & Choices

Social Services

Safety

Grandparents

Fair Market Housing

County Health Rankings

BUILDING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Utilities

Transportation

GROWING A VIBRANT ECONOMY Personal Income Employment Building Permits & Units

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Supporting Indicators

MAINTAINING RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT Population Mill Levy Assessed Valuation General Elections

Indicator Index Sources Sponsors

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Community Resources Council and Heartland Visioning Shawnee County Progress Report Purpose

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Community Resources Council

Board of Directors

Nancy Johnson, Executive Director G.R. Laughlin, MAACLink Administrator Sylvia Hopper, Operations Manager Leah Durst, Project Coordinator

Lenora Kinzie, Chair (2008-2011) Dr. Roxanne Kelly, Vice-Chair (2010-2012) Akilah Scott, Treasurer (2008-2013) Joe Hodgson, Secretary (2009-2011) Don Perkins (2007-2012) Ralph Krumins (2010-2013) Thomas L. Harkness (2008-2013) William Beteta (2009-2011) David Shriver (2009-2011) Lisa J. Martin, MPH, RD, LD (2010-2012) Carl Frazier (2011-2013) Pam Wheeler (2011-2013) Lucas J. Mullin (2011-2013) Nancy Johnson – Executive Director

HEARTLAND VISIONING

COMMUNITY RESOURCES COUNCIL

“To connect the resources in our community through research, information, advocacy and collaboration.”

“The Greater Topeka Region will be a growing, dynamic and trusting community with a superior quality of life.”

Heartland Visioning

Infrastructure

Jerry Farley, Co-Chair Bill Moore, Co-Chair William Beteta, Executive Director Erin Mohwinkle, Executive Assistant

Economic Development

Heartland Foundation Teams & Chairs Education

Tom Ellis Patrick Woods

Quality of Life John Hunter Anita Wolgast Barry Feaker Nancy Johnson

John Dicus Jim Parrish

Lucky Defries Denise Walsh Larry Robbins H.R. Cook

Government Shelly Buhler Ben Tenpenny

Private Sector Leadership Carol Wheeler Bryon Schlosser

Benchmarks Doug Sterbenz Nancy Johnson

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Education Quality of Life Infrastructure Economic Development Government

The sixth foundation, Private Leadership, is still being developed and will be reported on in the future. The foundations are measured using key benchmarks that were identified as important by Shawnee County residents, including elected officials, public and private company leaders and staff and non-profit agency executives. The purpose of The Report is to provide useful information to businesses, governments and other organizations on the condition of our community. This information will help the community identify the areas where we in Shawnee County excel, as well as areas where we have challenges and need improvement.

SHAWNEE COUNTY PROGRESS REPORT PURPOSE

The 2011 Shawnee County Progress Report is in lieu of the Community Resources Council’s Trends and Indicators. The Report is structured around five of the six foundations from the Heartland Visioning Strategic Plan:

The Report was produced by the Community Resources Council of Shawnee County with the aid of the following sponsors: Shawnee County, The City of Topeka, United Way of Greater Topeka and Heartland Visioning. The Report is located on the internet at www.crcnet.org.

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ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Shawnee County will promote development of broad-based skills to prepare students for lifelong learning that is globally competitive: intellectually, socially, economically, culturally and personally. Heartland Visioning Strategic Plan November 2008

Districts Demographics 2009-10 School Year FTE Enrollment Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Silver Lake Topeka Public Schools

3,552 5,412 3,405 743 13,292

Attendance Levels 95.0% 93.4% 95.5% 92.7% 92.5%

Expenditure per Student $10,501 $10,591 $10,072 $10,699 $12,362

Gender By School District Male

Female

Seaman

52.7%

47.3%

AuburnWashburn

51.2%

48.8%

Shawnee Heights

51.1%

48.9%

Silver Lake

55.5%

44.5%

Topeka Public Schools

51.2%

48.8%

Economically Disadvantaged

Econ Disadvantage

Non-Econ Disadvantage

Seaman

31.5%

68.5%

AuburnWashburn

28.4%

71.6%

Shawnee Heights

30.5%

69.5%

Silver Lake

20.8%

79.2%

Topeka Public Schools

71.1%

28.9%

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From 2009 to 2010 all school districts increased the percentage of students who were reaching at third grade with the exception of Shawnee Heights.

100.0 80.0 60.0 40.0 20.0 0.0

SILVER LAKE

2006 93.8

2007 92.2

2008 92.9

2009 87.2

2010 93.3

SEAMAN

89.5

87.8

85.0

83.0

87.0

AUBURN-WASHBURN

88.9

93.0

96.4

93.5

96.2

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS

88.8

88.4

84.2

85.8

78.1

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

71.3

70.0

71.8

69.1

69.7

Key Indicators (2010) Silver Lake Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Topeka Public Schools

93.3% 87.0% 96.2% 78.1% 69.7%

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Eighth Graders Math at Grade Level Eighth Graders Math at Grade Level Percent

Competence in mathematics is essential for functioning in everyday life, as well as for success in our increasingly technological workplace. Students who take higher level mathematics and science courses, which require strong fundamental skills in mathematics, are more likely to attend and complete college. Since 1976, the influence of high school students’ mathematics skills on later earnings has grown steadily.

100.0 80.0 60.0 40.0 20.0 0.0

SILVER LAKE

2006 90.2

2007 95.9

2008 95.2

2009 91.8

2010 92.4

SEAMAN

72.9

76.5

68.7

72.5

78.1

AUBURN-WASHBURN

87.3

85.5

88.0

89.8

92.8

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS

68.6

77.7

72.5

79.1

67.3

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

48.6

49.4

55.3

61.5

63.0

How are we doing?

From 2009 to 2010 all districts increased the percentage of students who are performing at eighth grade math level with the exception of Shawnee Heights which declined significantly.

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Key Indicators (2010) Silver Lake Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Topeka Public Schools

92.4% 78.1% 92.8% 67.3% 63.0%

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ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

How are we doing?

Third Graders Reading at Grade Level Percent

Children who do not read proficiently by the end of the third grade remain poor readers through high school and are less likely to graduate. Without a high school diploma, students are less likely to attend college, are not eligible for military service and will earn on average only $23,000 per year. Without early reading success, even students who eventually graduate from high school are unlikely to gain the skills they need to qualify for tomorrow’s high-tech employment opportunities.

The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year. RED arrows mean that the trends was in a negative direction. GREEN arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction. YELLOW arrows mean that the trend was unchanged or unimportant.

Third Graders Reading at Grade Level

There is a well-documented earnings gap between high school graduates and dropouts - an annual difference of nearly $10,000. There is also a growing challenge for these individuals to find stable, wellpaying jobs. The costs of dropping out are born by individuals, as well as the communities in which they live. The potential economic benefit of improving students’ academic outcomes should be a wake-up call to the importance of reforming America’s high schools.

Graduation Rate Percent

ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year. RED arrows mean that the trends was in a negative direction. GREEN arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction. YELLOW arrows mean that the trend was unchanged or unimportant.

High School Graduation Rate

100.0 80.0 60.0 40.0 20.0 0.0

SILVER LAKE

2005 98.1

2006 98.2

2007 98.4

2008 98.1

2009 94.6

SEAMAN

90.4

88.8

90.4

88.8

93.5

AUBURN-WASHBURN

91.0

91.4

89.0

89.7

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS

93.6

94.7

95.0

91.1

86.0

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

75.9

81.9

79.2

81.0

Key Indicators (2009)

How are we doing?

From 2008 to 2009, Topeka Public Schools increased their graduation rate by 1.8%, while Seaman increased by 4.7%. Silver Lake decreased their graduation rate by 3.5% and Shawnee Heights decreased by 5.1%.

Silver Lake Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Topeka Public Schools

94.6% 93.5% 89.7% 86.0% 81.0%

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Graduation Rate by Ethnicity Free/ Reduced Lunch

Students with Disabilities

ELL Students

AfricanAmerican Students

Hispanic

White

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

MultiRacial

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Island

Seaman

80.40%

66.70%

100.0%

94.40%

100.00%

90.00%

Auburn

71.70%

84.40%

100.00%

84.20%

92.60%

89.80%

100.00%

83.30%

Shawnee Heights

69.10%

82.80%

50.00%

91.30%

57.70%

88.50%

100.00%

66.70%

100.00%

Silver Lake

71.40%

100.00%

94.40%

100.00%

Topeka Public Schools

77.00%

78.40%

93.90%

77.20%

82.00%

83.40%

70.00%

45.00%

90.60%

100.00%

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100.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 0.00

SILVER LAKE

SEAMAN

AUBURNWASHBURN

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS

2006

14.36

24.88

23.32

23.35

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 65.58

2007

15.47

24.85

22.85

26.04

65.60

2008

17.50

28.71

23.40

29.52

67.94

2009

20.84

31.45

28.43

30.49

71.13

Key Indicators (2009)

How are we doing?

Silver Lake Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Topeka Public Schools

From 2006 to 2009, all School Districts experienced significant increases in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

20.84% 31.45% 28.43% 30.49% 71.13%

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Poverty Level by School District Families living in poverty have less access to safe neighborhoods, good schools, appropriate recreational facilities and adequate health services. Children growing up in poverty often do not have similar access to learning resources, such as tutoring or enrichment programs, as children from families with adequate financial resources.

2009 Total Population

How are we doing?

Source: US Census Bureau SAIPE

Relevant Age 5 to 17 in Families in Poverty

Relevant Age 5 to 17 Divided By Relevant Age 5 -1 7 in Families in Poverty

Silver Lake

3,172

706

7.22%

Seaman

18,816

3,639

351

9.65%

Auburn-Washburn

30,591

6,015

472

7.83%

Shawnee Heights

17,997

3,626

376

10.36%

Topeka Public Schools

103,128

15,772

4,451

28.22%

Key Indicators (2009) Silver Lake 7.22%  Seaman 9.65%  Auburn-Washburn 7.83%  Shawnee Heights 10.36%  Topeka Public Schools 28.22% 

Relevant Age 5 to 17

2008 Silver Lake

3,172

701

5.42%

Seaman

18,656

3,619

258

7.12%

Auburn-Washburn

30,159

5,962

348

5.83%

Shawnee Heights

17,800

3,601

280

7.77%

Topeka Public Schools

102,016

15,707

3,257

20.73%

From 2007 to 2009, all school districts show an increasing number of students living in families with poverty. Topeka Public Schools has more than double the percentage of students living with families in poverty than other school districts in Shawnee County. 2011 Shawnee County Progress Report

ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Free and Reduced Lunch % of Students

The percentage of students participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program is an indicator of student poverty and its concentration in public schools. The Free and Reduced Lunch Program provides low income children with access to nutrition and promotes learning readiness and healthy eating habits. Research documents that children from low-income families are more likely to go without necessary food; less likely to be in good preschool programs; and, more likely to drop out of school.

Percentage of Students Participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program

ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Supporting Indicators

Washburn University Graduation July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 Washburn University Enrollment Rate 2008 2009

1,306 1,250

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6,091 7,230

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Education Attainment - Population 25 years & over Shawnee County (2009) Less than 9th grade 9th to 12 grade, no diploma High school graduate (includes equivalency) Some college, no degree Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree Percent high school graduate or higher Percent Bachelor’s degree or higher

3.80% 6.00% 32.20% 26.20% 6.80% 16.40% 8.80% 90.4% 25.20%

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USDA normal criterion for designating schools as low income (low socio-economic status) is those with 50% or more of students eligible for reduced priced and/or free school meals 1

Sources: Annie E. Casey Foundation Kansas Department of Education The “No Child Left Behind Act of 2011” states that students who have been retained or who have non-regular diplomas cannot be counted as regular graduates. The graduation rate is “The percentage of students, measured from the beginning of high school, who graduate from high school with a regular diploma (not including an alternative degree that is not full aligned with the State’s academic standards, such as a certificate or a GED) in the standard number of years. For additional information www.crcnet.org/indicators/education

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Basic Demographics

2005

2006

2007

Total Population 172,365 172,693 173,476 Indicators by Race and Ethnicity White (% <18) Percent 69.92% 69.07% 68.30% Hispanic (% <18) Percent 12.68% 13.09% 13.51% African-American (% <18) Percent 10.67% 10.89% 10.69% Two or More Races (% <18) Percent 4.37% 4.55% 5.07% Asian, Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (% <18) Percent 0.93% 1.00% 1.04% American Indian or Alaskan Native (% <18) Percent 1.37% 1.39% 1.38% Indicators by Age Group Population Under 18 (Percent) 24.50% 24.50% 24.60%

Other Demographics

2009

176,255

67.52% 14.82% 10.59% 4.71%

65.98% 15.69% 10.91% 4.88%

0.99% 1.36%

1.13% 1.40%

24.60%

24.50%

2005

2006

2007

2008

2005 3.13 65.1

2006 3.09 63.9

2007 3.75 63.3

2008 4.2 70.8

2009 3.73 66.1

Pre-Kindergarten (Percent) All-Day Kindergarten (Percent)

2006 48.78% 70.73%

2007 43.90% 82.93%

2008 36.59% 95.12%

2009 36.59% 97.56%

2010 37.50% 97.50%

High School Graduation (Percent) Reading Proficiency Test Scores (Percent) AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) (Percent)

2005 88.24%

2006 85.25%

2007 87.05%

2008 86.32%

2009 86.18%

2006 78.84% 76.20%

2007 79.32% 79.00%

2008 81.11% 79.00%

2009 82.07% 67.20%

2010 82.56% 61.40%

Median Household Income (Currency)

Education

Early Childhood Early Head Start (Number) Early Head Start (Number)

2004

2008

174,709

$43,705

$44,285 $44,158 $46,696 $48,332

Economic Well-Being Employment & Income Earned Income Tax Credit (Percent)

2006 15.17%

2005 15.40%

2006 15.26%

2007 15.23%

Housing Home Ownership (State & Urban counties only) (Percent)

2005 68.64%

2006 68.68%

2007 71.28%

2008 59.41%

2009 65.56%

Poverty Poverty (Percent)

2004 16.80%

2005 17.90%

2006 18.40%

2007 15.60%

2008 16.90%

Other Economic Well Being Child Care Subsidies (Number)

2005 1,653

2006 1,631

2007 1,786

2008 1,904

2009 1,982

Free & Reduce Lunch (Percent)

2006 42.85%

2007 43.93%

2008 44.95%

2009 46.91%

2010 50.72%

Maternal Education (Percent)

2004 18.60%

2005 19.72%

2006 18.60%

2007 19.46%

2008 18.90%

2004 84.30% 7.60% 8.05

2005 81.29% 8.57% 11.9

2006 79.52% 7.60% 7.02

2007 79.65% 7.30% 9.56

2008 79.49% 7.40% 8.57

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Health

Birth Outcomes Prenatal Care (Percent) Low Birth Weight Babies (Percent) Infant Mortality (rate per 1,000) (Rate)

Mental Health

Mental Health (rate per 1,000) (Rate)

Other Health

Immunizations (Percent) Teen Violent Deaths (rate per 100,000 15 - 19 year-olds) (Rate) Asthima (rate per 1,000) (Rate)

Safety and Risky Behaviors

Youth Tabacco Use (Percent) Youth Binge Drinking (Percent)

2004

77.30% 17.3 1.3

2006

13.47% 16.46%

7.1

2005

75.50% 52.1 1.1

2007

13.56% 16.53%

7.7

2006

63.40% 61.1 1.5

2008

12.07% 14.51%

7.3

2007

72.00% 35.4 1.5

2009

12.91% 15.39%

ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Kids Count State Profile

10.1

2008

69.00% 17.7 1.7

2010

13.80% 15.20%

Source: Kids Count State Profile

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PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE

Shawnee County will be a safe and caring community with vibrant arts, cultural entertainment and recreational activities for all. Heartland Visioning Strategic Plan November 2008

General Information Demographics (2009) Topeka (MSA)

Shawnee County

123,024

173,845

Male

59,308

84,288

Female

63,716

89,557

Under 18

93,279

131,240

21 years and over

88,926

125,287

62 years and over

21,216

29,355

65 years and over

17,892

24,264

Key Indicators (2009)

Shawnee County (2009) Male Female Males 65 years or over Females 65 years or over

172,845  48.20%  51.80%  42.30%  57.70% 

Topeka (2009) 123,024  Males 65 years or over 43.40%  Females 65 years or over 56.50% 

Health Individuals

as reported in 2010 Kids Count Data (Kids Action for Children) 2010 - Data 2008

Shawnee County

Kansas

Immunizations1

69.00% 66.00%

Prenatal Care

79.49% 77.52%

Low Birth Rate

7.40%

7.21%

Infant Mortality

8.57

7.25

Asthma

1.66

1.52

10.14

3.36

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Mental Health

Rate per 100, unless otherwise noted for the most current year data is available 1 Percent of kindergartners fully immunized of the 4:3:1:33:3 series by age two 2 Percent of live births to mothers who received adequate or adequate-plus prenatal care 3 Percent of live births weighing under 5.5 lbs 4 Number of deaths, under age 1, per 1,000 live births 5 Number per 1,000 children under 18 hospitalized for asthma 6 Number per 1,000 children under 18 hospitalized for mental health

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Individuals or families without health insurance are less likely to practice preventive medicine or visit a physician’s office for routine physicals. Those without health insurance are more likely to use hospital emergency rooms as their primary health care provider.

Health Insurance - 2009 Median Household Income

Civilian Non-institutional Population

Civilian Non-institutional Population With Health Insurance

% With Health Insurance

With Public Health Insurance Coverage

% with Public Health Insurance Coverage

With Private Health Insurance

% With Private Health Insurance Coverage

No Health Insurance

% of No Health Insurance

Lawrence

$43,367

116,383

103,158

88.6%

91,919

79.0%

20,958

20.3%

13,225

11.4%

Manhattan

$43,771

114,049

104,560

91.7%

97,402

85.4%

18,494

17.7%

9,489

8.3%

Topeka

$48,144

229,859

201,152

87.5%

167,671

72.9%

68,131

33.9%

28,707

12.5%

Wichita

$48,202

60,323

521,940

86.2%

435,124

71.9%

154,710

29.6%

83,383

13.8%

Source: Proximityone.com/metro_healthinsurance.htm (Based on Core-Based Statistical Area Code)

How are we doing?

Topeka has 12.5% of the population with no health insurance. Local hospital emergency rooms report that approximately 15% of the patients register as self-pay with no health insurance.

PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE

Health Insurance

Supporting Indicators

Immunization (2008) Proportion of young children who are fully immunized

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2,460 359 190 499 1,660 487 26 11.57% 28.04% 14.18% 12.31% 1,005 106

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69%

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Vital Statistics # of Live Births (2009) Inadequate Prenatal Care (2008) Low Birth Rate Smoking During Pregnancy (2008) Deaths (2009) Divorces & Annulments (2008) Suicides in Shawnee County (2008) 30-Day Prevalence Cigarettes (2010) 30-Day Prevalence Alcohol (2010) Binge Drinking (2010) 30-Day Prevalence Marijuana (2010) Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Cases (2008) Newly Diagnosed AIDS Cases (2008) Shawnee County - Injury and Violence (2009) Deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes Homicides

PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year. RED arrows mean that the trends was in a negative direction. GREEN arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction. YELLOW arrows mean that the trend was unchanged or unimportant.

Public Attendance at Community Events Tax Distribution to Visit Topeka

Paid Attendance By Category 2008

2009

108,390

267,041

Museum Attendance

57,381

203,326

Musicals

31,775

52,878

350,525

212,260

Public Performance1 2

Sports/Recreation

$2,000,000 $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0

2008 $2,041,190

Visit Topeka

Visit Topeka is the official office for Topeka’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. The chart reflects the funds transferred from the City to Visit Topeka from the transient guest tax. The 6% transient guest tax is added to hotel/motel room charges.

White Concert Hall, TCTA, TPAC (Broadway/Theatrical, Community/Education Theatrical & Family Shows) Expocentre Helen Hocker did not report for 2009 Mulvane (exhibits and education programs), Brown vs. Board, Overland Station. Kansas State Historical Museum & Kansas State Capitol Tour did not report in 2009 3 Symphony, TPAC (Concerts), Expocenter, Community Concerts 4 Lee Arena, Yager Stadium, Falley Field, Sunflower Games, Topeka Zoo 1

Public Performances Museum Attendance Musicals Sports & Recreation Tax distribution to Visit Topeka (2009)

Key Indicators (2009)

2009 $1,921,267

267,041 57,381 52,878 212,260 $1,921,267

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Youth and Choices The Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) youth survey has been administered annually free of charge throughout Kansas since 1994. The survey tracks teen use of harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. In addition, the survey provides a baseline for teen participation in, perception of and attitudes toward both pro-social and anti-social behavior at the peer, school, family and community levels. Surveys are administered to students between December 1 and January 31. The survey is offered to all districts and all schools who have students in the 6th, 8th, 10th or 12th grades. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary for every district and every student eligible for participation. All Shawnee County Unified School Districts participate.

Kansas Communities That Care Survey - Shawnee County 2007

2008

2009

2010

30 - Day Prevalence Cigarettes1

11.80%

10.10%

11.57%

30 - Day Prevalence Alcohol

31.40%

27.10%

28.10%

28.04%

Binge Drinking Alcohol3

16.00%

16.20%

14.70%

15.18%

30 - Day Prevalence Marijuana4

8.10%

7.80%

7.90%

12.31%

The percentage of youth responding “YES” to having used cigarettes at least once in the last 30 days. The percentage of youth responding “YES” to having used alcohol at least once in the last 30 days. The percentage of youth responding “YES” to have drunk 5 or more drinks in a row at least once in the last 2 weeks. 4 The percentage of youth responding “YES” to having used marijuana at least once in the last 30 days. 1 2 3

Kansas Communities That Care Survey 2010 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00%

How are we doing?

From 2007 to 2010, alcohol use appears to be decreasing; cigarette use and binge drinking do not show significant changes; and, marijuana use increased significantly.

10.00% 0.00%

2007

2008

2009

2010

30-Day Prevalence Cigarettes

11.80%

10.10%

11.57%

30-Day Prevalence Alcohol

31.40%

27.10%

28.10%

28.04%

Binge Drinking Alcohol

16.00%

16.20%

14.70%

15.18%

30-Day Prevalence Marijuana

8.10%

7.80%

7.90%

12.31%

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MAACLink is a web-

based shared database Household & Units Reported Through MAACLink for continuum of care and 2007 2008 2009 2010 emergency assistance providers. MAACLink Household Served 8,688 9,290 10,186 14,978 collects data on individual Total Value $1,243,300 $1,458,649 $2,792,064 $3,093,372 services provided, such as food, utility payments, rent, medical services, counseling and other services. Recipient demographic and other data Assistance Programs is also collected. Both data on services Medicaid SCHIP LIEAP and recipients is analyzed separately 2006 12,772 2,359 8,995 and when combined together meets a wide variety of reporting needs. 2007 12,224 2,270 8,871 federal and state governments, which pays for medical care for those who cannot afford care. The program helps low-income individuals or families, as well as elderly or disabled individuals. To receive Medicaid an individual must meet certain requirements (such as income level), and also must go through an application process.

SCHIP is the acronym for State

Children’s Health Insurance Program. The program is designed to pick up where income-based health insurance programs for children leave off. While Medicaid provides insurance to many low-income children, there are households with incomes slightly above the limit for federally-funded programs.

LIEAP is the acronym for Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The program helps people pay energy bills. Those who qualify need to have an annual gross income of no more than 150% of the federal definition of poverty and not own assets worth a certain ceiling amount - for instance, retirement accounts, bank accounts and other reserves.

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2008

12,491

2,445

8,831

2009

12,687

2,604

10,033

Key Indicators Social Services Percentage of Population in Poverty (2008) 12.20% $ of Services Reported through MAACLink (2010) $3,093,372 Major Services - Shawnee County (2009) Temporary Assistance for Families (@ monthly person) 3,379 Temporary Assistance for Families (Annual Service $) $4,765,211 Child Care Assistance (@ monthly adults) 1,982 Child Care Assistance (Annual Service $) $7,096,731 Food Assistance (@ monthly person) 18,069 Food Assistance (Annual Service $) $23,296,394 General Assistance (@ monthly person) 492 General Assistance (Annual Service $) $1,055,086 SCHIP (2009) 2,604 LIEAP Customers (2010) 11,066

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Medicaid is a program funded by the

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A Snapshot of Social Services

PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE

A Snapshot of Social Services Topeka Rescue Mission is a homeless shelter which has served the Topeka community since 1953 and is dedicated to providing food, shelter, clothing and additional services.

Topeka Rescue Mission 2007

2008

2009

2010

198,724

196,026

213,894

Sheltered

1,887

1,899

1,922

Clothing

45,760

46,520

40,626

880

1,079

1,186

Total Meals served at the Mission

Medical Assistance Bus Tickets

4,430

3,992

7,615

Volunteers

8,820

10,428

970

Volunteer Hours

27,126

29,479

29,320

Shawnee County Medical Society HealthAccess is a community partnership to improve access to health care for low-income, uninsured residents of Topeka and Shawnee County.

Medical Community Charitable Care Total Enrolled

Active

Volunteer Providers

Physician Care

Marian Clinic

Health Agency

Pharmaceutical Prescription

Prescriptions

Total to Date

2006

5,221

1,613

320

$1,043,728

$245,531

$123,888

$72,615

$187,741

$5,412,250

2007

6,190

1,810

322

$1,077,672

$350,940

$158,937

$58,548

$120,137

$5,889,742

2008

7,208

1,782

322

$1,706,476

$308,583

$195,006

$32,436

$159,936

$7,617,419

The Medical Community - Prescription Claims Processed Through HealthAccess $200,000.00

50,000 40,000

$150,000.00

30,000

$100,000.00

20,000

$50,000.00 $0.00 Cost Claims

10,000 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

$187,741. $120,136. $159,935. $177,391. $224,773. 22,063

21,704

26,595

31,588

38,142

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered

meal services to people in need. Congregate meals are also served at various locations in the community. There is no waiting list for homedelivered meals.

200,000 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0

2006

2007

2008

2009

Home Delivered

163,074

162,354

174,957

166,716

Congregate

105,336

114,663

125,008

133,550

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Volunteers. According to Volunteering in America, from 2006 to 2009 Topeka (MSA)* reported the following: • 79,400 total volunteers. • 38.5% of topeka residents volunteer; ranking Topeka 7th with in the 75 mid-size cities. • 62.4 volunteer hours per topeka resident; ranking Topeka 4th with in the 75 mid-size cities. • $268.5 million in services contributed. * Need reference to that MSA

Total United Way & Topeka Rescue Mission Volunteer Hours

Topeka/Shawnee County is a caring community as indicated by a significant increase in volunteer hours measured at both the Topeka Rescue Mission and United Way of Greater Topeka.

Hours

1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Total

2008 1,179,935

2009 1,304,450

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A Snapshot of Social Services

Topeka Rescue Mission (2009) Meals Sheltered Bed Nights Guests/Night Men Women Kids

474,492  1,922  75,727  207  1,044 542 336

Meals on Wheels (2009) Congregate Meals Delivered

133,550  166,716 

HealthAccess (2009) Total Enrollment Active Volunteer Providers Total to Date

8,209 2,130 319 7,916,326

United Way Volunteer Hours (2009)

1,275,130 

Rescue Mission Volunteer Hours (2009)

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Key Indicators

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Safety How a citizen feels about the safety of their neighborhood and community is an important factor when viewing the quality of life within a community.

Topeka Crime as Reported by Topeka Police Department Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

Burglary

Theft

Auto Theft

Arson

310

355

1458

6356

691

2008

274

289

1561

5793

687

2009

303

357

1666

4654

404

2010

222

406

1578

5433

500

2007

Source: Topeka Police Department

Key Indicators Public Safety - Topeka (2009) Murder 11 Rape 45 Robbery Business 65 Robbery Individual 303 Aggravated Assault/Battery 357 Burglary Business 243 Burglary Residence 1,423

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Theft Auto Theft Arson Total Code Enforcement - Housing Code Enforcement - Nuisance

4,654 404 9 7,449 1,102 8,142

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Grandchildren Living with Grandparents

Grandparents

Topeka

Shawnee County

2008

2009

2008

2009

4,878

5,064

3,679

3,360

51.40%

64.00%

54.90%

64.00%

Less than 1 year

10.74%

25.10%

10.10%

29.60%

1 or 2 years

17.90%

72.00%

15.80%

6.10%

3 or 4 years

60.00%

14.00%

8.00%

17.00%

5 or more years

16.80%

17.70%

21.00%

12.00%

Number of grandparents living with own grandchildren under 18 years Responsible for grandchildren Years responsible for grandchildren

Number of grandparents responsible for own grandchildren under 18 years* Who are female

46.36%

54.20%

47.00%

55.00%

Who are married

86.70%

85.70%

89.00%

80.00%

* This number is a percentage of the number of grandparents living with own grandchildren under 18 years (51.40% of 4,878)

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines housing affordability as payment for monthly housing expenses that does not exceed 30% of a household’s monthly gross income (rent or mortgage payment plus insurance and taxes). Households paying more than 50% of their gross monthly income for housing are considered severely cost-burdened. High housing costs relative to the income of an individual or household result in one or more outcomes with adverse health consequences: • spending a high proportion of income on housing • sharing housing with other individuals or families • accepting lower cost substandard housing • moving to where housing costs are lower • becoming homeless Spending a high proportion of income on rent or a mortgage means fewer resources for food, heating, transportation, health care, and child care. Sharing housing can mean crowded conditions, with risks for infectious disease, noise, and fires. Lower cost housing is often substandard with exposure to waste and sewage, physical hazards, mold spores, poorly maintained paint, cockroach antigens, old carpeting, inadequate heating and ventilation, exposed heating sources and wiring, and broken windows. Moving away can result in the loss of job, difficult school transitions, and the loss of health protective social networks. Fair market value is an estimate of the market value of a property based on what a knowledgeable, willing and

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unpressured buyer would probably pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the real estate market. Fair Market Rent (FMR) is the amount of money that a given property would command, if it were open for leasing at the moment. In Topeka, the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment is $655. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $2,183 monthly or $26,200 annually. Assuming a 40-hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level of income translates into a Housing Wage of $12.60. In Topeka, a minimum wage worker earns an hourly wage of $7.25. In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment, a minimum wage earner must work 69 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Or, a household must include 1.7 minimum wage earner(s) working 40 hours per week year-round in order to make the two bedrooms FMR affordable.

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Fair Market Housing

In Topeka, the estimated mean (average) wage for a renter is $10.79 an hour. In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment at this wage, a renter must work 47 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Or, working 40 hours per week year-round, a household must include 1.7 worker(s) earning the mean renter wage in order to make the two-bedroom FMR affordable. Monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for an individual are $674 in Kansas. If SSI represents an individual’s sole source of income, $202 in monthly rent is affordable, while the FMR for a one-bedroom is $550.

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Fair Market Housing Fair Market Rent Kansas, Topeka MSA and Shawnee County Kansas

Topeka MSA

Shawnee County

1,037,891

89,600

68,920

319,018

26,095

22,398

31%

29%

32%

$61,218

$61,500

Number of Households (2000) Total Renter % Renter 2010 Area Median Income

Annual Monthly

$5,102

$5,125

30% of AMI2

$18,366

$18,450

Maximum Affordable3 Monthly Housing Cost by % of AMI 30%

$459

$461

50%

$765

$769

80%

$1,224

$1,230

$1,530

$1,538

Zero-Bedroom

$487

$491

One-Bedroom

$550

$535

Two-Bedroom

$678

$655

Three-Bedroom

$898

$831

Four-Bedroom

$990

$873

Zero-Bedroom

32%

One-Bedroom

32%

Two-Bedroom

32%

Three-Bedroom

32%

Four-Bedroom

32%

Zero-Bedroom

$19,470

$19,640

One-Bedroom

$21,988

$21,400

Two-Bedroom

$27,102

$26,200

Three-Bedroom

$35,936

$33,240

Four-Bedroom

$39,609

$34,920

Zero-Bedroom

32%

One-Bedroom

36%

35%

Two-Bedroom

44%

43%

Three-Bedroom

59%

54%

Four-Bedroom

65%

57%

100% 2010 Fair Market Rent (FMR)

% Change from 2000 Base Rent to 2010 FMR

Annual Income Needed to Afford FMR

Percent of AMI Needed to Afford FMR

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Fair Market Rent Kansas, Topeka MSA and Shawnee County Kansas

Topeka MSA

Shawnee County

$32,934

$30,294

$29,920

82%

86%

88%

$823

$757

$748

40%

43%

44%

Estimated Mean Renter Wage7

$11.91

$10.79

$10.95

Rent Affordable at Mean Wage

$619

$561

$569

Minimum Wage

$7.25

Rent Affordable at Minimum Wage

$377

Monthly SSI Payment

$674

Rent Affordable at SSI

$202

Zero-Bedroom

$9.36

$9.44

One-Bedroom

$10.57

$10.29

Two-Bedroom

$13.03

$12.60

Three-Bedroom

$17.28

$15.98

Four-Bedroom

$19.04

$16.79

Zero-Bedroom

129%

130%

One-Bedroom

146%

142%

Two-Bedroom

180%

174%

Three-Bedroom

238%

220%

Four-Bedroom

263%

232%

Zero-Bedroom

79%

88%

86%

One-Bedroom

89%

95%

94%

Two-Bedroom

109%

117%

115%

Three-Bedroom

145%

148%

146%

Four-Bedroom

160%

156%

153%

Renter Household Income Estimated Median Renter Household Income5 Percent Needed to Afford 2 BR FMR Rent Affordable at Median % Renters Unable to Afford 2 BR FMR

2010 Renter Wage

2010 Minimum Wage

2010 Supplemental Security Income

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Fair Market Housing

Housing Wage

Housing Wage as % of Minimum Wage

Housing Wage as % of Mean Renter Wage

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Fair Market Housing Fair Market Rent Kansas, Topeka MSA and Shawnee County Kansas

Topeka MSA

Shawnee County

Work Hours/Week at Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR Zero-Bedroom

One-Bedroom

Two-Bedroom

Three-Bedroom

Four-Bedroom

105

Work House/Week at Mean Renter Wage Needed to Afford FMR Zero-Bedroom

One-Bedroom

Two-Bedroom

Three-Bedroom

Four-Bedroom

Zero-Bedroom

1.3

One-Bedroom

1.5

1.4

Two-Bedroom

1.8

1.7

Three-Bedroom

2.4

2.2

Four-Bedroom

2.6

2.3

Full-Time Jobs at Minimum Wage Needed to Afford FMR

Full-Time Jobs at Mean Renter Wage Needed to Afford FMR Zero-Bedroom

0.8

0.9

One-Bedroom

0.9

Two-Bedroom

1.1

1.2

Three-Bedroom

1.5

Four-Bedroom

1.6

1.5

Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition A unit is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30% of the renterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income.

FY 2010 Income Limits Summary FY 2010 Income Limit Area

Shawnee County

Median Income

$61,500

FY 2010 Income Limit Category

1 Person

2 Person

3 Person

4 Person

5 Person

6 Person

7 Person

8 Person

Very Low (50%) Income Limits

$21,550

$24,600

$27,700

$30,750

$33,250

$35,700

$38,150

$40,600

Extremely Low (30%) Income Limits

$12,950

$14,800

$16,500

$18,450

$19,950

$21,450

$22,900

$24,400

Low (80%) Income Limits

$34,450

$39,400

$44,300

$49,200

$53,150

$57,100

$61,050

$64,950

NOTE: Shawnee County is part of the Topeka, KS MSA. The Topeka, KS MSA contains the following areas: Jackson County, KS; Jefferson County, KS; Osage County, KS; and Wabaunsee County, KS. Income Limit areas are based on FY 2010 Fair Market Rent (FMR) Source: Huduser.org

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HEALTH OUTCOMES Mortality Premature death - Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted) Morbidity Poor or fair health - Percent of adults reporting fair or poor heath (age-adjusted) Poor physical health days - Average number of physically unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) Poor mental health days - Average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) Low birth rate - Percent of live births with low birth weight (<2500 grams) HEALTH FACTORS Health Behaviors Adult Smoking - Percent of adults that report smoking at least 100 cigarettes and that they currently smoke Adult Obesity - Percent of adults that report a BMI >=30 Binge Drinking - Percent of adults that report binge drinking in the past 30 days Motor vehicle crash death rate - Motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 population Chlamydia rate - Chlamydia rate per 100,000 population Teen birth rate - Teen birth rate per 1,000 female population, ages 15-19 Clinical Care Uninsured adults - Percent of population under age 65 without health insurance Primary care provider rate - Primary care provider rate per 100,000 population Preventable hospital stays - Hospitalization rate for ambulatory-care sensitive conditions per 1,000 Medicare enrollees Diabetic screening - Percent of diabetic Medicare enrollees that receive HbA1c screening Hospice use - Percent of chronically ill Medicare enrollees in hospice care in last 6 months of life Social & Economic Factors High School graduation - Percent of ninth grade cohort that graduates in 4 years College degrees - Percent of population age 25+ with 4 year college degree or higher Unemployment - Percent of population age 16+ unemployed but seeking work Children in poverty - Percent of children under age 18 in poverty Income inequality - Gini coefficient of income inequality based on household income1 Inadequate social support - Percent of adults without social/emotional support Single-parent households - Percent of all households that are single-parent households Homicide rate - Deaths due to homicide per 100,000 population (age-adjusted) Physical Environment Air Pollution - Particulate matter days - Annual number of unhealthy air quality days due to fine particulate matter Air pollution - Ozone days - Annual number of unhealthy air quality days due to ozone Access to healthy foods - Healthy food outlets include grocery stores and produce stands/farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets Liquor store density - Number of liquor stores per 10,000 population

Shawnee County

Target Value

Kansas

7,706

5,742

7,142

13% 2.9

9% 1.9

13% 2.9

2.9

1.7

2.8

7.8%

5.7%

7.1%

Ranking out of 99 Counties 67 37

63 68 19%

12%

19%

29% 12% 14

28% 8% 15

28% 14% 19

380 54

29 24

296 43

10% 91 51

11% 151 61

12% 115 79

88%

91%

83%

40%

33%

63% 26%

91% 23%

78% 26%

5% 16% 41

3% 11% 38

4% 15% 43

17% 10%

11% 5%

16% 8%

30%

50%

35%

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County Health Rankings -2010 Snapshot

2 115 79

2.4

2.2

The Gini coefficient of income inequality represents the inequitable distribution of income in a community by household, and can range from 0 to 1. In the County Health Rankings, we multiplied the Gini coefficient by 100, so that the values can range between 0 and 100. A value of 100 indicates that all income in a county is concentrated in one household, while a coefficient of 0 indicates a completely equal distribution of income among households.

Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data Source URL: hhtp://www.countyhealthranking.org/kansas/shawnee

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BUILDING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year. RED arrows mean that the trends was in a negative direction. GREEN arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction. YELLOW arrows mean that the trend was unchanged or unimportant.

Shawnee County will build a community infrastructure that promotes learning, health, safety and growth for all residents through long term planning and best practices. Heartland Visioning Strategic Plan November 2008

Natural Gas, Electricity and Water Rates City of Topeka 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Gas ($ per Mcf) Electricity ($ per Kwh)

2007

2008

2009

13.0590

12.3685

10.8776

0.0705

0.796

0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0

Public utilities are necessary for the community to provide clean, safe and convenient places for business, residential living and recreation. The rates for water continued to increase in 2009, while the rate for natural gas and electricity declined.

City of Topeka Key Indicators (2009) Water (Total) Water Wastewater Gas Electricity

$735.72 $364.68 $371.04 $12.3680 $0.0785

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800.00 700.00 600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 200.00 100.00 0.00 $ Water

2006 265.08

2007 277.56

2008 330.60

2009 364.68

$ Wastewater

292.92

313.92

346.92

371.04

Total Water

558.00

591.48

677.52

735.72

Sources: Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority, Westar, Kansas Gas, City of Topeka

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TMTA Ridership Compared to Mill Levy 2,000,000

5.000

1,800,000

4.500

1,600,000

4.000

1,400,000

3.500

1,200,000

3.000

1,000,000

2.500

800,000

2.000

600,000

1.500

400,000

1.000

200,000

0.500

TMTA’s Fixed Route operates: Monday-Friday 5:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Saturday 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Evening/Sunday 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

The Lift Service/Paratransit passengers must be certified as eligible to use the services.

2009

2010

Ridership

1,858,165

1,663,389

1,250,216

Mill Levy

3.000

4.404

4.208

Fixed Route Passengers & Cost/Passenger

How are we doing?

In 2009 and 2010, the TMTA’s total ridership declined, as did the local property tax support through the mill levy. From 2009 to 2010, ridership declined in all services, with a 26% decline in the Fixed Route, a 5% decline in the Lift Service and a 38% decline in Evening/ Sunday Service. With a reduction in hours and miles of operation, both Fixed Route and Lift Service experienced an increase in cost/ passenger. Evening/Sunday Service decreased the cost/passenger as less productive hours of service were eliminated.

Key Indicators (2010) Total Transit Riders 1,250,216 Fixed Route 1,151,733 Lift Service 83,326 Evening/Sunday Service 15,157 Fixed Route Cost/Passenger $2.83 Lift Cost/Passenger $13.52 Evening/Sunday Cost/Passenger $15.53

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2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0

$3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $0.50

Passengers

2008

2009

2010

1,741,266

1,550,823

1,151,733

$1.95

$2.32

$2.83

Cost/Passenger

$0.00

Lift Passengers & Lift Cost/Passenger 89,000 88,000 87,000 86,000 85,000 84,000 83,000 82,000 81,000 80,000

2008

2009

2010

Life Service Passengers

87,147

88,083

83,326

Lift Service Cost/Passenger

$10.88

$11.79

$13.52

$16.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00 $0.00

Evening/Sunday Passengers & Cost/Passenger 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0

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0.000

2008

2009

2010

Evening/Sunday Passengers

29,762

24,483

15,157

Evening/Sunday Cost/Passenger

$15.51

$15.95

$15.53

$16.00 $15.90 $15.80 $15.70 $15.60 $15.50 $15.40 $15.30 $15.20

BUILDING COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

A healthy public transportation system demonstrates the community’s commitment to providing convenient alternatives to the individual automobile. Public transportation helps to reduce traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution related to single vehicle travel.

TMTA Ridership Compared to Mill Levy

GROWING A VIBRANT ECONOMY The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year. RED arrows mean that the trends was in a negative direction. GREEN arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction. YELLOW arrows mean that the trend was unchanged or unimportant.

Shawnee County will create a positive attitude about economic development that attracts and retains individuals and companies who are globally involved. Heartland Visioning Strategic Plan November 2008

Per Capita Personal Income

Per Capita Personal Income $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Shawnee

2005 $31,438

2006 $33,189

2007 $35,076

2008 $36,827

MSA

$30,062

$31,617

$33,466

$35,581

$32,130

$34,525

$36,525

$40,134

$34,690

$36,794

$38,615

$39,138

Per capita personal income indicates the relative wealth of Shawnee County compared to the Metropolitan Service Area (MSA), Kansas and the United States. As the productivity of business and industry increase, per capita personal income increases. With higher per capita personal income, Shawnee County can generate more property taxes, sales taxes, income taxes and business taxes. Credit rating firms use per capita personal income as an important measure of a community’s ability to meet its financial obligations.

How are we doing?

From 2005 to 2008, Shawnee County increased per capita personal income 14%. The State of Kansas had the highest increase of per capita personal income with 20%, followed by the MSA at 16%, and United States at 11%.

Key Indicators (2008) Shawnee County MSA

$36,827 $35,581

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The total labor force includes both employed and unemployed workers. Employment and unemployment levels vary with changing economic conditions. The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the total workforce that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

City of Topeka Year

Period

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Unemployment Rate

2000

Annual

120,402

115,483

4,919

4.1%

2001

Annual

121,526

116,378

5,148

4.2%

2002

Annual

123,787

117,978

5,809

4.7%

2003

Annual

124,179

117,555

6,624

5.3%

2004

Annual

125,123

117,479

7,644

6.1%

2005

Annual

123,501

116,628

6,873

5.6%

2006

Annual

119,563

113,802

5,761

4.8%

2007

Annual

119,837

114,349

5,488

4.6%

2008

Annual

120,661

114,712

5,949

4.9%

2009

Annual

122,717

114,550

8,167

6.7%

State of Kansas Year

Period

Labor Force

Employment

Unemployment Unemployment Rate

2000

Annual

1,405,244

1,351,905

53,339

3.8%

2001

Annual

1,405,879

1,345,730

60,148

4.2%

2002

Annual

1,424,171

1,351,374

72,797

5.1%

2003

Annual

1,444,687

1,364,159

80,527

5.6%

2004

Annual

1,460,189

1,379,184

81,004

5.5%

2005

Annual

1,464,800

1,390,184

74,570

5.1%

2006

Annual

1.470,317

1,405,853

64,464

4.4%

2007

Annual

1,480,241

1,419,874

60,367

4.1%

2008

Annual

1,494,038

1,427,708

66,329

4.4%

2009

Annual

1,518,988

1,416,185

101,803

6.7%

GROWING A VIBRANT ECONOMY

Total Labor Force - Employment and Unemployment

Unemployment Comparison State of Kansas to City of Topeka 8.0%

How are we doing?

From 2005 to 2009, the employment rate for the State of Kansas and the City of Topeka has continued to increase.

7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0%

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

State of Kansas 3.8% 4.2% 5.1% 5.6% 5.5% 5.1% 4.4% 4.1% 4.4% 6.7% City of Topeka 4.1% 4.2% 4.7% 5.3% 6.1% 5.6% 4.8% 4.6% 4.9% 6.7%

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Employment - Non Farm Wage and Salary Employment indicators reflect the overall health of an economy. To understand how a local economy is growing and changing, it is important to know which industries are creating jobs.

Topeka MSA Employment (In Thousands) Non Farm Wage and Salary Title

2006

2007

2008

2009

Natural Resources and Mining and Const

5.9

5.8

6.0

5.4

Manufacturing

7.3

7.5

7.1

Trade, transportation, and utilities

20.0

19.7

19.8

18.1

Transportation and warehousing

4.9

4.8

4.2

Information

2.6

2.2

2.0

Financial activities

7.5

7.3

7.1

Professional and business services

8.8

9.5

9.2

Education and health services

16.4

16.7

17.1

17.5

Leisure and hospitality

7.9

8.3

8.7

9.0

Other services

4.8

4.7

5.3

4.9

Government

27.5

28.0

28.3

28.4

Source: Kansas Department of Labor in conjunction with U.S. Department of Labor

How are we doing?

From 2006 to 2009, employment increased in educational and health services, leisure and hospitality, government, and other services.

Building Permits & Units Housing construction is a strong indicator of the health of the local economy. Increased building permits and units constructed means more jobs and more income for people employed in the construction industry. Housing construction is a good indicator of consumer confidence. When people feel financially secure, they will upgrade their home or buy a new home.

Shawnee County 600

350

500

300 250

400

200

300

150

200

100

100 0

50 2006

2007

2008

2009

Units

393

568

256

398

Permits

323

251

172

268

Topeka

How are we doing?

Shawnee County and the City of Topeka both experienced an increase in building permits and units from 2008 to 2009; however, recent activity remains below the level of 2007.

800

350

700

300

600

250

500

200

400

150

300

100

200

100 0

2006

2007

2008

2009

Units

393

743

256

285

Permits

291

315

151

268

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1 MSA In June 2003, the Topeka MSA was expanded by the US Census Bureau to include a five county area. The change was based on number of people “commuting to work” in Shawnee County (Shawnee Jackson Jefferson Osage Wabaunsee) For additional information www. crcnet.org/indicators/ economic development

Free & Reduced Lunch (2009) Silver Lake 20.80%  Evening/Sunday Service Seaman 31.45%  Auburn-Washburn 28.43%  Shawnee Heights 30.49%  Topeka Public Schools 71.13%  Poverty By School District (2009) Silver Lake 5.42%  Seaman 7.13%  Auburn-Washburn 5.84%  Shawnee Heights 7.77%  Topeka Public Schools 20.74%  HUD Median Family Income (2010) $61,500  Annual Weekly Wage (2009) $735  Fair Market Rent (2010) $655  Building Permits (2009) Shawnee County - Permits 258  Shawnee County - Units 389  Topeka - Permits 159  Topeka - Units 256  Home Sales (2009) 2,613  Average Home Selling Price (2009) $123,023  Shawnee County Foreclosures (2009) 641  Shawnee County Unemployment (2009) 7.2  Topeka Unemployment (2009) 7.2  Shawnee County Housing Occupancy (2009) Occupied Housing Units 93.8  Vacant Housing Units 6.2  Homeowner vacancy rate 1.1  Rental vacancy rate 5.7  Housing units with a mortgage 65.4  Housing units without a mortgage 34.6  Shawnee County Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population No health insurance coverage 13.8  Shawnee County Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population Under 18 (2009) No health insurance coverage 10.4  Shawnee County % of People Below Poverty Level (2009) All families 11.8  Married couple families 4.2  Female w/family householder no husband present 37.6  Topeka Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population No health insurance coverage 12.5  Topeka Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population Under 18 (2009) No health insurance coverage 9.5  Topeka % of People Below Poverty Level (2009) All families 10.6  Married couple families 4.5  Female w/family householder no husband present 32.7 

GROWING A VIBRANT ECONOMY

Supporting Indicators

MAINTAINING RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT

Shawnee County will have government, which includes employees and elected officials, that leads the community with a collective attitude toward creating and moving us from a good community to a great community. Heartland Visioning Strategic Plan November 2008

Population 2000

2009

Topeka

Shawnee County

Kansas

U.S.

122,113

176,255

2,818,747

307,006,550

-0.1%

3.8%

4.8%

6.9%

Persons under 5 years of age

7.0%

7.4%

7.3%

6.9%

Persons over 65 years of age

15.1%

14.1%

13.0%

12.9%

Female Persons

52.0%

51.4%

50.3%

50.7%

White Persons

78.5%

85.3%

88.5%

79.6%

Black Persons

11.7%

9.2%

6.2%

12.9%

Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin

8.9%

9.5%

9.3%

15.8%

High School Graduates

85.9%

88.1%

86.0%

80.4%

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree or Higher

25.3%

26.0%

25.8%

24.4%

16.6

18.0

19.0

25.5

Population (2009 est.) Population

% change from April 2000 to July 2009

% of persons age 25+ in 2000

Mean travel time to work (in min.) Workers age 16+ in 2000

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Mill Levy By Distribution 500.000 450.000 400.000 350.000 300.000 250.000 200.000 150.000 100.000 50.000 0.000

State

County

Cities

Township

School Districts

Fire Districts

Other Districts

MTTA (Airport)

TMTA (Transit)

Topeka/Sh awnee Co. Library

Washburn University

2006

1.500

2007

1.500

41.919

93.349

166.690

435.720

46.232

56.451

1.036

3.000

9.671

3.314

41.662

100.788

176.693

442.508

47.410

54.357

1.313

3.000

9.671

2008

3.314

1.500

40.117

102.784

185.707

458.566

46.949

52.960

1.290

3.000

8.999

3.316

2009

1.500

40.965

102.724

188.418

461.188

47.167

57.656

1.293

4.404

9.018

3.316

2010

1.500

41.060

105.379

191.358

466.600

47.037

59.925

1.255

4.208

9.103

3.317

How are we doing?

From 2009 to 2010, the Fire Districts, Airport Authority and Transit Authority had small decreases in their mill levies. Increases were noted in the mill levies for the School Districts (+5.5), Townships (+3), Cities (+2.5) and Other Districts (+2.3).

Key Indicators

Mill Levy By Distribution (2010) State 1.5 County 41.016 Demand Response Service Cities 105.379 Townships 191.538 School Districts 466.6 Fire Districts 47.037 Other Districts 59.93 MTAA (Airport) 1.255 MTTA (Transit) 4.208 Topeka/Sh Co Public Library 9.103 Washburn University 3.317 Mill Levy By School District (2010) USD 321 39.305 USD 330 55.514 USD 340 51.907 USD 345 51.457 USD 372 54.968 USD 434 55.072 USD 437 51.956 USD 450 52.120 USD 501 54.301

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Key Indicators

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Mill Levy By Township (2010) Auburn Dover Grove Menoken Mission Monmouth Rossville Silver Lake Soldier Tecumseh Topeka Williamsport

13.881 13.162 11.995 13,858 16.537 17.864 27,275 24.312 13,505 8.858 12.120 17.991

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MAINTAINING RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT

An annual comparison of the real property tax mill levy from 2006 through 2010 is shown in the figure below. A mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value on real and personal property. The mill levy is recalculated every year and is based on the dollars needed for financing the taxing district’s budget.

Mill Levy

MAINTAINING RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT The arrows display the trend direction over the previous year. RED arrows mean that the trends was in a negative direction. GREEN arrows mean that the trend was in a positive direction. YELLOW arrows mean that the trend was unchanged or unimportant.

Assessed Valuation Assessed value is calculated by multiplying the market value of the property times the property classification rate. An increase in the mill levy and a decrease in the assessed valuation will decrease the property tax collections. The optimum for a community is to have a level or decrease in their mill levy and increase in assessed valuation.

Mill Levy and Assessed Valuation Comparison 2009

2010

Change

Mill Levy

Assessed Valuation

Mill Levy

Assessed Valuation

Mill Levy

Assessed Valuation

State

1.5000

$1,491,412,968

1.5000

$1,478,394,673

0.00%

-0.87%

County

40.965

$1,489,240,145

41.016

$1,478,394,673

0.12%

-0.73%

Cities

102.724

$1,034,661,110

105.379

$1,020,660,470

2.58%

-1.35%

Townships

188.418

$454,579,035

191.358

$457,734,203

1.56%

-0.69%

School Districts

461.188

$1,489,240,145

466.600

$1,473,394,673

1.17%

1.06%

Fire Districts

47.167

$233,914,291

47.037

$237,527,392

-0.28%

1.54%

Other Districts

57.656

$266,828,949

59.925

$263,584,663

3.94%

-1.22%

MTAA

1.293

$1,489,240,145

1.255

$1,478,394,673

-2.94%

-0.73%

TMTA

4.404

$1,013,490,502

4.208

$999,445,379

-4.45%

-1.39%

Library

9.018

$1,461,056,547

9.103

$1,449,803,274

0.94%

-0.77%

Washburn University Total

3.316

$1,013,490,502

3.317

$999,445,379

0.03%

-1.39%

917.649

$11,437,154,339

930.698

$11,336,779,452

1.42%

-0.88%

How are we doing?

In 2010, the overall mill levy increased and assessed valuation decreased for taxing units.

Key Indicators

Shawnee County Assessed Valuation (2010) State $1,478,394,673 County $1,478,394,673 Cities $1,034,661,110 Townships $454,579,035 School Districts $1,473,394,673 Fire Districts $237,527,392 Other Districts $266,828,949 MTAA (Airport) $1,478,394,673 MTTA (Transit) $999,445,379 Topeka/Sh Co Public Library $1,449,803,274 Washburn University $999,445,379 Total Assessed Valuation (2010) $10,418,185,452

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Comparison Registered Voters to Total Who Voted General Election 2006 to 2010 120,000 100,000 People

80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0

Registered Voters Total Voted

2006 General Election 104,211

2010 General Election 107,049

66,347

58,265

How are we doing?

Voter registration increased from the 2006 to 2010 general election, but voter turnout decreased.

Key Indicators

Voting (2010) 2010 General to 2006 General Total Registered Voters Total Voted

Sources: Kansas Department of Treasury Shawnee County Treasury Shawnee County Election Office Shawnee County Appraiser For additional information www.crcnet.org/indicators/government

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107,040 58,265

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MAINTAINING RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT

Voter turnout is a measure of political participation. Voter turnout indicates the extent to which citizens feel part of the political process, as well as their level of trust in political institutions. The chart shows the number of voters in 2006 and 2010 compared to the total registered voters.

General Elections

2010 INDICATOR INDEX

The Quality of Life Progress Report At-A-Glance Achieving Educational Excellence Year

Seaman

AuburnWashburn

Shawnee Heights

Topeka Public Schools

Public High School Graduation Rate

2009

94.60%



93.50%



89.70%



86.00%



81.90%



Third Graders Reading at Grade Level

2010

93.30%



87.00%



96.20%



78.10%



69.70%



Eighth Graders Math at Grade Level

2010

92.40%



78.10%



92.80%



67.30%



63.50%



Free & Reduced Lunch

2009

20.84%



31.45%



28.43%



30.49%



71.13%



Poverty Level By School District

2009

5.42%



7.30%



5.84%



7.77%



20.74%



Washburn University Graduation (July 1 - June 30, 2010) 1,250 Washburn University Enrollment Rate (July 1 - June 30, 2010) 7,230 Education Attainment - Population 25 years & over Shawnee County (2009) Less than 9th grade 3.80% 9th to 12 grade, no diploma 6.00% High School graduate (includes equivalency) 32.20%

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Providing Quality of Life Year Male 2009 Female 2009 Males 65 years or over 2009 Females 65 years or over 2009 # of Grandparents Responsible for Own Grandchildren Under 18 2009 Who are Female 2009 Who are married 2009

Silver Lake

Shawnee Co. Topeka 174,709  124,331  48.20%  n/a  51.80%  n/a  42.30%  43.40%  57.70%  56.50%  2,150  3,241 55.00%  54.20% 80.00%  85.70%

Total Paid Attendance At By Category (2009) Public Performances Museum Attendance Musicals Sports and Recreation Tax Distribution to Visit Topeka (2009) Vital Statistics # of Live Births (2009) Inadequate Prenatal Care (2008) Low Birth Rate (2008) Smoking During Pregnancy (2008) Deaths (2009) Divorces and Annulments (2008) Suicides in Shawnee County (2008) 30-Day Prevalence Cigarettes (2010) 30-Day Prevalence Alcohol (2010) Binge Drinking (2010) 30-Day Prevalence Marijuana (2010) Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Cases (2008) Newly Diagnosed AIDS Cases (2008) Shawnee County - Injury and Violence (2009) Reduced deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes Reduce homicides Immunization (2008) Increase the proportion of young children who are fully immunized Social Services Percentage of Population in Poverty (2008) $ of Services Reported Through MAACLink (2009) Social Services

267,041 57,381 52,878 212,260 $1,921,267 2,460 359 190 499 1,660 487 26 11.57% 28.04% 15.18% 12.31% 1,005 106 17 12

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69%  12.20%  $2,792,064 

Some college, no degree Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree Percent high school graduate or higher Percent bachelor’s degree or higher

Major Services - Shawnee County (2009) Temporary Assistance for Families (@ monthly person) Temporary Assistance for Families (Annual Service $) Child Care Assistance (@ monthly adults) Child Care Assistance (Annual Service $) Food Assistance (@ monthly person) Food Assistance (Annual Service $) General Assistance (@ monthly person) General Assistance (Annual Service $) SCHIP (2009) LIEAP Customers (2010) Topeka Rescue Mission (2009) Meals Sheltered Bed Nights Guests/Night Men Women Kids Meals on Wheels (2009) Congregate Meals Delivered HealthAccess (2009) Total Enrollment Active Volunteer Providers Total to Date United Way Volunteer Hours (2009) Rescue Mission Volunteer Hours (2009) Public Safety - Topeka (2009) Murder Rape Robbery Business Robbery Individual Aggravated Assult/Battery Burglary Business Burglary Residence Theft Auto Theft Arson Total Code Enforcement - Housing Code Enforcement - Nuisance

26.20% 6.80% 16.40% 8.80% 90.4% 25.20%

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3,379  $4,765,211  1,982  $7,096,731  18,069  $23,296,394  492  $1,055,086  2,604  11,066  474,492  1,922  75,727  207  1,044  542  336  133,550  166,716  8,209  2,130  319  7,916,326  1,275,130  29,320  11  45  65  303  357  243  1,423  4,654  404  9  7,449  1,102  8,142 

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The Quality of Life Progress Report At-A-Glance

Shawnee County MSA Free & Reduced Lunch (2009) Silver Lake Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Topeka Public Schools Poverty By School District (2009) Silver Lake Seaman Auburn-Washburn Shawnee Heights Topeka Public Schools HUD Median Family Income (2010) Annual Weekly Wage (2009) Fair Market Rent (2010) Building Permits (2009) Shawnee County - Permits Shawnee County - Units Topeka - Permits Topeka - Units Home Sales (2009) Average home Selling Price (2009) Shawnee County Foreclosures (2009) Shawnee County Unemployment (2009) Topeka Unemployment (2009) Shawnee County Housing Occupancy (2009) Occupied Housing Units Vacant Housing Units

1,250,216 1,151,733 83,326 15,157 $2.83 $13.52 $15.53

$36,827 $35,581 20.80% 31.45% 28.43% 30.49% 71.13% 5.42% 7.13% 5.84% 7.77% 20.74% $61,500 $735 $655 268 389 159 256 2,613 $123,023 641 7.3 7.2 93.8 6.2

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Utilities (2009) Water (Total) Water Wastewater Gas Electricity

$735.72 #364.68 $371.04 $12.3680 $9.0785

Homeowner vacancy rate Rental vacancy rate Housing units with a mortgage Housing units without a mortgage Topeka Housing Occupancy (2009) Occupied Housing Units Vacant Housing Units Homeowner vacancy rate Rental vacancy rate Housing units with a mortgage Housing units without a mortgage Shawnee County Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population (2009) No health insurance coverage Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population - Under 18 (2009) No health insurance coverage Shawnee County $ of People Below Poverty Level (2009) All families Married couple families Female w/family householder no husband present Topeka Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population (2009) No health insurance coverage Civilian Non-Institutionalized Population - Under 18 (2009) No health insurance coverage Topeka % of People Below Poverty Level (2009) All Families Married couple families Female w/family householder no husband present

1.1 5.7 65.4 34.6 92.3 7.7 1.3 6.6 64.9 35.1

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13.8  10.4  11.8  4.2  37.6  12.5  9.5  10.6  4.5  32.7 

Maintaining Responsive Government Mill Levy by Distribution (2010) State 1.500  County 41.015  Cities 105.379  Townships 191.538  School Districts 466.600  Fire Districts 47.037  Other Districts 59.930  MTAA (Airport) 1.255  MTTA (Transit) 4.208  Topeka/Sh Co Public Library 9.103  Washburn University 3.317  Mill Levy by School District USD 321 39.305  USD 330 55.514  USD 340 51.907  USD 345 51.457  USD 372 54.968  2011 Shawnee County Progress Report

USD 434 USD 437 USD 450 USD 501 Mill Levy by Township Auburn Dover Grove Menoken Mission Monmouth Rossville Silver Lake Soldier Tecumseh Topeka Williamsport

55.072 51.956 52.120 54.301 13.881 13.162 11.995 13.858 16.537 17.864 27.275 24.312 13.505 8.858 12.120 17.991

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2010 INDICATOR INDEX

Shawnee County Assessed Valuation (2010) State $1,478,394,673 County $1,478,394,673 Cities $1,034,661,110 Townships $454,579,035 School Districts $1,473,394,673 Fire Districts $237,527,392 Other Districts $266,828,949 MTAA (Airport) $1,478,394,673 TMTA (Transit) $999,445,379 Topeka/ShCo Public Lib $1,449,803,274 Washburn University $999,445,379 Total Assessed Valuation (2010) $10,418,185,452 Voting (2010) 2010 General to 2006 General Total Registered Voters 107,040 Total Voted 58,265

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Building Community Infrastructure Total Transit Riders (2010) Fixed Route Lift Route Evening/Sunday Service Fixed Route Cost/Passenger Lift Cost/Passenger Evening/Sunday Cost/Passenger Growing a Vibrant Economy Income (2008) Per Capita Personal

SUMMARY OF SOURCES 34

Sources and References Indicator Achieving Education Excellence Profile of Shawnee County Health Indicators School District Information School District Report Card School District Budget at a Glance School District Information Washburn University Enrollment Education Attainment Providing Quality of Life County Health Ranking Visit Topeka Demographic Information Crime Stats - City of Topeka LIEAP Medical Communitiy Charitable Care Final FY2010 Rents for All Bedroom Demographics Total Paid Attendance by Category Public Performances Museum Attendance Musicals Sports & Recreation Tax Distribution to Visit Topeka MAACLink Assistance Programs Percent of Population in Poverty Assistance Programs LIEAP Grandparents Topeka Rescue Mission Medical Community Charitable Care Meals On Wheels United Way of Greater Topeka Safety Fair Market Housing Income Limits Summary Vital Statistics Building Community Infrastructure Gas Usage Electricty TMTA Ridership Growing a Vibrant Economy Per capita Income Total Labor Force Non Farm Wage and Salary Per Capita Personal Income Building Permits and Units Maintaining Responsive Government Voter Turnout Mill Levy Population Mill Levy By Distribution Assessed Valuation General Elections

Source http://datacenter.kidscount.org 2010 Kids Count Data http://online.ksde.org/reard http://svapp15586.ksde.org http://online.ksde.org/reard http://febp.newamerica.net Topeka Capital-Journal US Census

Kansas Department of Education cjonline.com http://factfinder.census.gov

www.countyhealthrankings.org Olivia Simmons 234-1030 http://factfinder.census.gov US Census www.city-data.com 785-368-9437 Chief of Police Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Service HealthAccess 785-235-0996 http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets US Census http://factfinder.census.gov White Concert Hall Topeka Civic Theater Topeka Performing Arts Expo Center Mulvane Art Museum Brown vs Brown Overland Station Symphony Topeka Performing Arts Expo Center Community Concerts Lee Arena Yager Stadium Falley Field Sunflower Games Topeka Zoo Visit Topeka 785-234-1030 Community Resources Council 785-233-1365 Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation www.census.gov/people and households/SAIPE Data/Interactive Tables Shawnee County FY 2007 - FY 2009 Report http://www.srs.ks.gov/agency/Documents/Program Statistics PDF/2009/Shawnee2009.pdf http://factfinder.cesus.gov Topeka Resuce Mission 785-354-1744 HealthAccess 785-235-0996 Meals On Wheels 785-354-5420 United Way of Greater Topeka 785-273-4804 City of Topeka Police Department 785-368-9551 National Low Income Housing Coalition www.huduser,org US Census http://factfinder.census.gov Kansas Communities That Care Survey 2010 Shawnee Regional Prevention and Recovery Services, Inc. www.parstopeka.com/ 785-266-8666 Kansas Gas WestStar Topeka Transit

785-783-7000

http://www.bea.gov/regional/reis/drill.cfm http://data.bls.gov Kansas Department of Labor in conjunction with U.S. Department of Labor www.bea.gov/regional Elizabeth Ensley City of Topeka Budget http://www.bea.gov/regional/reis/drill.cfm Shawnee County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Shawnee County Appraiser Shawnee County Election Office

Shawnee County Election Office http://www.topeka.org/pdfs/2011%20Budget%20in%20Brief.pdf

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