Living in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Cape Girardeau County is a county in Missouri with a population of around 78,572, part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson, MO-IL MSA metro area. The main communities are Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Delta.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $873/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $221K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Cape Girardeau County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.