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Cape Girardeau, MO
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Population: 39,415
Home Price: $157,200
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Overview
Cape Girardeau is a small city in the state of Missouri with a population of 39,415. Cape Girardeau has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
16.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,793
$26,718
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,055
$53,831
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
4.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
12.9%
10.5%
Age
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Median Age
33.9
41.0
42.3
Gender
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Male
47.8%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
White
78.3%
87.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
13.8%
5.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.9%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
0.6%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.2%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Median Home Price
$157,200
$122,062
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$621
$551
$801
Family Households
39.0%
39.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.1%
33.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
56.0%
71.6%
72.9%
Renters
44.0%
28.4%
27.1%
Education
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.0%
9.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.4%
28.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.5%
20.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.5%
7.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.6%
11.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Mathematics
36.7%
40.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
46.6%
48.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Murder
15.0
5.0
3.0
Rape
59.9
34.5
38.0
Robbery
114.8
29.8
40.7
Assault
391.7
216.8
188.5
Property Crime
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
United States
Burglary
536.5
362.8
336.1
Theft
2857.0
1631.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
179.7
213.0
167.1
Arson
NA
13.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cape Girardeau, MO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
mexican food
cooking
ice cream
pizza
mexican
beer
fresh produce
fresh fruit
sweet treats
fresh vegetables
taco bell
restaurant
clam chowder
shrimp
sandwich
dining
burritos
nachos
aperol spritz
news hiphoprap
high school football
mlb
football
basketball
womens sports
sports teams
baseball
country music
stlouis blues
sports coverage
college football
video games
duke basketball
teams
wrestling
pro wrestling
classic rock
nascar
softball
inspired by
nft artist
nft
theatre
comic
creative
digital art
graphic novels
paintings
photographic
pfp
collection
creatorartist
nature
watercolor
masterworks
photography
paintings sculptures
creativity
icon
spending time
spare time
news hiphoprap
video games
books
playing guitar
nascar
comic books
movies tv
horror movies
fishing
casual gamer
side gig
hunting
aspiring streamer
memes humor
randomizers
booksi
memes
photography
local news
sports
news hiphoprap
sports coverage
public relations
marketing
pro wrestling
digital content
tv
classic rock
theatre
movies tv
content creation
creative
producer
voice overs
battle rap
podcasts
metalhardcore
memes humor
southeast missouris
sports
winter
summer
science technology
space
fishing
hunting
beach
visitors
rec
fishing boating
nature
dining
photography
bagnell dam
swimming
gardens
cabin
gardening
local businesses
post office
local thrift
gift cards
thrift store
christmas shopping
drive thru
order online
grocery store
gas station
farmers market
pharmacy
flea market
gift card
mattresses
dodge chrysler
pickup
restaurant
kits
furniture
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