Cape Girardeau County, MO
Living in Cape Girardeau County
Bikeability16
Walkability33
Commute83
Public Transit15
Affordability85
Public Safety58
Airports15
Hospitals34
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
78kPopulation+4.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
32%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$627Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cape Girardeau County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Cape Girardeau County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cape Girardeau County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding51
Tornado30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cape Girardeau County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cape Girardeau County, MO
Immaculate Conception School
1 miles, E
Saxony Lutheran High School
4 miles, NE
Notre Dame Regional High School
7 miles, SE
Eagle Ridge Christian School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cape Girardeau County, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
10 miles, SE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
34 miles, NE
McKendree University
85 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Martin
85 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cape Girardeau County, MO
Saint Francis Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Southeasthealth
9 miles, SE
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
13 miles, SE
Barkley Regional Airport
55 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
81 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
101 miles, N