Cairo, IL
Living in Cairo
Bikeability53
Walkability44
Commute35
Public Transit64
Affordability98
Public Safety33
Airports2
Hospitals30
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation-843 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black67%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income+$3.8k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office29%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation8%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$28kMedian Home Value-$1.9k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$316Median Monthly Rent+$13 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K75%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cairo
United States45
Illinois50
Cape Girardeau Metro Area45
Alexander County59
Property Crime in Cairo
United States48
Illinois43
Cape Girardeau Metro Area49
Alexander County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cairo
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding72
Tornado40
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cairo, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cairo, IL
St Henry Catholic School
11 miles, SW
St John Praise & Worship Center Prep Academy
15 miles, N
Olive Branch Christian Academy
15 miles, NW
St Denis School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cairo, IL
Southeast Missouri State University
28 miles, NW
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
49 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Martin
49 miles, S
Murray State University
55 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cairo, IL
Missouri Delta Medical Center
24 miles, W
Massac Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Southeasthealth
29 miles, NW
Saint Francis Medical Center
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cairo, IL
Barkley Regional Airport
23 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
26 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
112 miles, N
Evansville Regional Airport
115 miles, NE