Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 53% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 8% for park & nature access
- bottom 12% for property crime
Cape Girardeau is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 40,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitecityofcapegirardeau.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.5 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 58% of US places
Home Value$178k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$822better than 63% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 66% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.22%better than 44% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.9 in71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.5 inbetter than 64% of US places
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 18% of US places
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 19% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.1better than 23% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality51.0better than 37% of US places
Violent Crime1680/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2456/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Community
Population39,79597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.617th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3771st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.1%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.7%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby14.32better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cape Girardeau an affordable place to live?
- Cape Girardeau is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 58% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cape Girardeau?
- The median home value in Cape Girardeau is $178k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cape Girardeau?
- Median household income in Cape Girardeau is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cape Girardeau?
- Median gross rent in Cape Girardeau is $822 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cape Girardeau safe?
- Cape Girardeau is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1680/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2456/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cape Girardeau?
- Cape Girardeau averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.9 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cape Girardeau?
- Public-school quality in Cape Girardeau is below average, scoring better than 37% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cape Girardeau?
- The average one-way commute in Cape Girardeau is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)