2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Alton, IL vs Topeka, KS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Topeka has 9.6% less rainy days than Alton.
- Topeka has 7.5% more Sunny Days than Alton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Topeka scores 0.0% worse than Alton
 Alton, ILTopeka, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock90106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

   |    Reply

Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Alton

Reviews for Topeka    28 Reviews

Loretta Lynn says that in  More

   |    Reply

I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Topeka


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.