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Cape Girardeau, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
40,047
Population
1,369/sq mi density
$54,870
Median Income
$33,295 per capita
$186,100
Home Value
$215,152 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
581
Violent Crime/100K
3,573 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,870 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
581 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Girardeau enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 28.5 sq mi (73.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3059°N, 89.5182°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Cape Girardeau has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").