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Cape girardeau, MO

Cape girardeau, MO.

Population: 39,345 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cape girardeau, MO is $244,038 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $927/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,038

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,038
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+62.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$244,038
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$247,500
Median list price
$288,500
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
141
For-sale inventory
133
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
101
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$927/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63, NELL HOLCOMB R-IV
Schools include
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM., CENTRAL JR. HIGH, FRANKLIN ELEM., CLIPPARD ELEM., BLANCHARD ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Missouri Electric Works (3.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,893
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,684

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,457
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,099
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cape girardeauState medianUS median
Median home value$244,038$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$247,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market34 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$927/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,457$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cape girardeau, MO?
$244,038.
What is the median sale price in Cape girardeau, MO?
$247,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cape girardeau, MO?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Cape girardeau, MO?
Typical rent: $927/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cape girardeau, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, hail.
Is Cape girardeau, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Cape girardeau, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cape girardeau, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cape girardeau, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Missouri Electric Works, 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Cape girardeau, MO?
7 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cape girardeau, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cape girardeau, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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