East Cape Girardeau, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
292 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$57,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$579 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.7% 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 3 3 33
Feb 4 4 38
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 75
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

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Parkview School
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Southeast Missouri State University
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Southeasthealth
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Saint Francis Medical Center
5 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
7 miles, W • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
42 miles, SE • 1 star
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