Cairo, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Cairo, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Cairo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $60,893 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,736. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,024. Median rent is $567/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
22.1% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.