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Cairo, Illinois

city · Alexander County

At a glance

1,682
Population
$32,000
Median home value
89% below U.S. median
$515/mo
Median rent
62% below U.S. median
$41,912
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
36.7 min
Average commute
56.3%
Homes with broadband
14.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates82.5%
College graduates13.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Ameren Economic Development Services
state Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
state Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
state Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce & Eco Dev
state NW Illinois Economic Development
state North Central Illinois Council of Governments
state Northwest Illinois Development Alliance
state Quad Cities First
state Research Park at University of Illinois
state Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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