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Cape Girardeau, MO
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Cape Girardeau, MO
At a Glance
How Cape Girardeau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Girardeau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cape Girardeau a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cape Girardeau residents earn a median household income of $54,870 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,295. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape Girardeau is $186,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,152. Median rent is $855/month, with 29.4% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Cape Girardeau reports 581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,573/100K. The murder rate is 15.0/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Cape Girardeau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Girardeau has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.