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
Top Industries in East Cape Girardeau (5)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Manufacturing
118 jobs
6 firms
$60,791/yr
Retail Trade
72 jobs
11 firms
$22,484/yr
Utilities
47 jobs
5 firms
$92,123/yr
Agriculture & Forestry
27 jobs
8 firms
$69,010/yr
Other Services
14 jobs
5 firms
$14,278/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Utilities
13.92
Agriculture & Forestry
3.76
Manufacturing
1.62
Retail Trade
0.81
Other Services
0.52
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 118 | 6 | $1,169 | $60,791 | 1.62 |
| Retail Trade | 72 | 11 | $432 | $22,484 | 0.81 |
| Utilities | 47 | 5 | $1,772 | $92,123 | 13.92 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 27 | 8 | $1,327 | $69,010 | 3.76 |
| Other Services | 14 | 5 | $275 | $14,278 | 0.52 |