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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2940°N, 89.4802°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Alexander County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
East Cape Girardeau has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.2").