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Missouri
Jackson
Population 15,659
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Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Population 40,344
Jackson, MO vs Cape Girardeau, MO
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Jackson, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,659 | 40,344 |
| Median Household Income | $77,105 | $55,658 |
| Median Rent | $900/mo | $876/mo |
| Median Home Value | $240,000 | $196,300 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 86 | 86 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 20.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (county) | 4% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 75 | 467 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 785 | 1,743 |
| Median AQI | — | — |
| Good AQI Days /yr | — | — |
| Summer Highs | 89°F | 88°F |
| Winter Lows | 26°F | 29°F |
| Snowfall | 8 in/yr | 8 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min | 15.9 min |
| Hospitals | — | 3 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 2.5 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 16.1 | 12.2 |
| College Degree Rate | 35.8% | 34.9% |
| Foreign-Born % | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +3.5% | +3.6% |
Cape Girardeau, MO
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.