Alexander
6.6
High score (8-10)
Cairo is one of the most economically distressed cities in the United States, with a population that collapsed from 15,000 in 1920 to under 2,000 today. The downtown is largely abandoned and basic services are thin. This is a place you drive through, not establish yourself in.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Cairo sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, which gives it geographic significance and some interesting history, but the economic reality is severe contraction. A foreign man here is conspicuous and has no social infrastructure to work with.
Lower score (below 6)
Alexander County is at the bottom of nearly every Illinois economic indicator. Cairo specifically has experienced such severe population loss that entire blocks are vacant. There's no social scene, no economy for an outsider to plug into, and no reason to be here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Alexander, Illinois?
$65k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Alexander, Illinois?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Alexander, Illinois?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Alexander, Illinois?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Alexander, Illinois?
Local women avg 29.6