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Cape Girardeau, MO

Population
40,047
Median home
$186,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau is home to roughly 40,047 residents. The median age is 34.2 and the median household income is $54,870. Homes carry a median value of $186,100, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.6%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,047
Median age
34.2
Median household income
$54,870
Per-capita income
$33,295
Poverty rate
20.7%
High-school grad or higher
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
15.8 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black15%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.7%
Service22.3%
Sales & office22.2%
Production, transportation & material moving12.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$186,100
Median gross rent
$855/mo
Owner-occupied
52.2%
Median year built
1975
Households
16,521
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Cape Girardeau has 13 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading38%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.HighGrades 9–12
CENTRAL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ECHO DAY TREATMENT CTR.HighGrades 6–12
GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTHHighGrades 5–12
CENTRAL JR. HIGHMiddleGrades 7–8
CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 5–6
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM.Elementary
BLANCHARD ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–4
CLIPPARD ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–4
FRANKLIN ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–4
JEFFERSON ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–5
NELL HOLCOMB ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–8
PARKVIEW SCHOOLOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime66% above national
Cape Girardeau639
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% above national
Cape Girardeau2,590
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cape Girardeau Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cape Girardeau.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cape Girardeau County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cape Girardeau is in Cape Girardeau County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Map of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Historic places

43 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Vincent De Paul Catholic ChurchGlenn HouseThilenius, Col, George C., HouseReynolds, James, HouseOliver-Leming HouseHanover Lutheran ChurchClark, George Boardman, HouseKlostermann Block
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Cape Girardeau, MO (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Jennifer Renea Lewis, 51
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA Jenni Null Brewer, Jennifer Null Brewer
Ryan James Hallam, 42
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA Ryan James Hallan, Ryan J Hallam
Edward Allen, 51
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA Edward Null Allen
Kenneth Neal Allen, 50
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA Kenneth Null Allen, Kenny Neal Allen
Charles Lee Jones, 77
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA Charles L Jones, Charles Null Jones
Samuel L Brown, 63
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA Samuel G Price, Larry Brown
Dwight Anthony Davis, 69
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA Wight Anthony Davis, Dwight A Davis
Anthony M Brown, 62
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA Anthony Null Brown
Thomas Lee Jones, 52
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA Thomas Null Jones, Thomas L Jones
Richard D Hill, 57
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA Richard Dean Hill
William Algonia Scott, 53
Cape Girardeau · Cape Girardeau County · 63701
AKA William Alogonia Scott, William Scoott
Jimmy Charles White, 64
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA William Null White, Willism E White
William Leslie Brown, 54
Cape Girardeau · 63701
AKA William L Brown, William Null Brown
Michael Joseph Lee, 43
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA Michael J Lee
James Michael Harris, 51
Cape Girardeau · 63703
AKA James Null Harris, James M Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cape Girardeau — frequently asked

What is the population of Cape Girardeau, Missouri?
Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,047, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cape Girardeau?
The median home value in Cape Girardeau is $186,100, and the median gross rent is $855/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cape Girardeau safe? What is the crime rate?
Cape Girardeau Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 639 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cape Girardeau face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cape Girardeau County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau has 13 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cape Girardeau?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near Cape Girardeau. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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