At a Glance
Median Income
$35,493
$22,415 per capita
Home Value
$28,200
Zillow: $34,100
Median Rent
$282/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.4%
22.7% smoking rate
How Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cairo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cairo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $35,493 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,415. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $28,200 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $34,100. Median rent is $282/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
10.9% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,699
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,493
Per Capita$22,415
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$354M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,230
Housing
A+
Home Value$28,200
Rent$282
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$34,100
Housing Units1,175
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity51.4%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation315 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute36 min
Broadband57.1%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cairo was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.