There's Momentum Here

Cape Girardeau is a place where you cannot only make your mark but also make your home. Whether you’re enjoying a live performance at the River Campus, taking the kids out for an afternoon of bike riding on the LaCroix Trail, or having a meal at one of the great restaurants downtown, you’ll always be greeted by friendly faces and welcoming smiles. When you come to Cape, we hope it feels like you’re coming home.

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People are Thriving

I feel like Cape is a whole new world. From someone who was born and raised here, it's really awesome how it continues to grow and thrive with new businesses and opportunities.

Kaleisha Walker

Cape Girardeau native, Marketing Support Coordinator at SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties

It's just a great place to live. People are friendly and they'll talk to you as if they've known you forever.

Ken Bateman

From New Jersey and plans to retire in Cape Girardeau
President & CEO at SoutheastHEALTH

We did a ton of research on the elementary schools in the area and were extremely pleased with the results! We could tell the educators would be top notch.

Samantha Mlot

Moved from Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 2014
Communication & Marketing Specialist at Old Town Cape