Cape Girardeau County

MO · Pop. 114,426 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cape Girardeau County is a mixed county in MO with a population of approximately 114,426.

$/Acre: $5,046

Property Tax: 0.97%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 129.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.97%

Local Sales Tax0.16%

Combined Sales Tax4.39%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$54,133

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,046

Median Home Price$318K

Acres for Sale3129

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall38 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,510 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K563

Property Crime /100K566

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak