Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO-IL
Living in the Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Bikeability16
Walkability33
Commute74
Public Transit18
Affordability86
Public Safety56
Airports15
Hospitals34
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Cape Girardeau Metro Area
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in the Cape Girardeau Metro Area
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding56
Tornado33
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO-IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO-IL
Immaculate Conception School
6 miles, NE
Notre Dame Regional High School
9 miles, E
Eagle Ridge Christian School
9 miles, E
Saxony Lutheran High School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO-IL
Southeast Missouri State University
13 miles, E
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
40 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
84 miles, SE
McKendree University
89 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO-IL
Saint Francis Medical Center
11 miles, E
Southeasthealth
12 miles, E
Perry County Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cape Girardeau Metro Area, MO-IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
13 miles, SE
Barkley Regional Airport
57 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
84 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
104 miles, N