How long is the commute from Cape Girardeau, MO?
Workers who live in Cape Girardeau, MO take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Cape Girardeau get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±2.5 points) | 80.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±1.5 points) | 9.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Cape Girardeau, the average commute is lower than in Cape Girardeau County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cape Girardeau, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cape Girardeau County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1078 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape Girardeau
| Vehicles available | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±2.8 points) | 31.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±2.7 points) | 37.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±2.2 points) | 25.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Cape Girardeau, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cape Girardeau County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cape Girardeau
| Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±1.5 points) | 9.0% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±2.1 points) | 94.3% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±2.5 points) | 89.5% (±1.5 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape Girardeau, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cape Girardeau County (89.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape Girardeau
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | — | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| East Cape Girardeau | 4.4 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Scott City | 6.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Gordonville | 6.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| McClure | 7.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Jackson | 7.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Kelso | 8.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Thebes | 8.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Chaffee | 11 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scott City, MO (21.6 minutes), Gordonville, MO (22.9 minutes), McClure, IL (28.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cape Girardeau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Delta | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Gordonville | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Oak Ridge | 22.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Pocahontas | 20.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Jackson | 20.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 8 | Old Appleton | 19.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | Cape Girardeau | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Cape Girardeau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cape Girardeau
How long is the average commute in Cape Girardeau?
Workers who live in Cape Girardeau, MO take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape Girardeau without a car?
8.5% of households in Cape Girardeau have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape Girardeau?
7.9% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Cape Girardeau worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cape Girardeau city, Missouri (place:11242, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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