East Cape Girardeau, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
292 Population 149/sq mi density
$42,188 Median Income $16,494 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $61,610 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $953/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

East Cape Girardeau, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,188
44% below
$16,494 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $61,610
Median Rent
$953/mo
18% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How East Cape Girardeau Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Cape Girardeau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
20%
Rent
82%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Cape Girardeau a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Cape Girardeau residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,494. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Cape Girardeau is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,610. Median rent is $953/month, with 31.3% 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 1975.

Education

9.6% of adults in East Cape Girardeau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Cape Girardeau has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population292
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$16,494
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$953
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$61,610
Housing Units153
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation328 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in East Cape Girardeau was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.