Cairo, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,699 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,493 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$28,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$268 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alexander County
6
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alexander County
2
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 34
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 59, IL State House District 118, IL
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Schools

Cairo Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Cairo Jr/Sr High School
1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Meridian Elementary School
9 miles, NE • 1 star
Meridian High School
9 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Shawnee Community College
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Southeast Missouri State University
28 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Missouri Delta Medical Center
24 miles, W • 2.3 star
Massac Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E • 3.2 star
Southeasthealth
29 miles, N • 1.4 star
Saint Francis Medical Center
30 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
23 miles, E • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
26 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
115 miles, E • 1.4 star
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