Cape Girardeau, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
40,047 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,870 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$685 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape Girardeau County
4
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape Girardeau County
5
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 33
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 47
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 27, MO State House District 147, MO
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Schools

Central Middle
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Central Jr High
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Clippard Elem
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Saint Francis Medical Center
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Southeasthealth
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
6 miles, SW • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
46 miles, SE • 1 star
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