Utilities & Infrastructure in Cape Girardeau, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.6%

of households

No Internet

9.4%

of households

Total Households

16,521

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.6%
Cellular Data Plan
81.8%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
9.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

87.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.0%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.0%
Smartphone
87.7%
Desktop / Laptop
70.0%
Tablet
54.3%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
8.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

11

Population Served

41,436

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CAPE GIRARDEAU PWSCommunityGround water39,9411
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PWSD 5CommunityGround water4850
PARKWOOD ESTATES LLCCommunityGround water3500
WINDWOOD ESTATES SUBDCommunityGround water1700
MID AMERICA TEEN CHALLENGECommunityGround water1350
NORTH HILLS ESTATESCommunityGround water1000
ENCLAVE APTS & AFFORDABLE MINI STORAGECommunityGround water920
ROYAL LAKE ESTATESCommunityGround water520
WESTLAKE MEADOWS SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water500
WINFIELD POINTE ESTATESCommunityGround water330
UPPER BEND ROAD SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water280

87.2% of households in Cape Girardeau have broadband internet access. 73.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.4% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 11 water systems, providing water to 41,436 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.