Cape Girardeau, MO County is home to a wide variety of religious congregations. From traditional mainline denominations like United Methodist and Catholic to newer evangelical churches, there is something for everyone in the area. The city also has a rich history of Christian denominations that have been part of the community since its founding just over 200 years ago. There are several Baptist and Lutheran churches in the county, as well as churches from other faiths like Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. Many of these churches offer opportunities for worship, fellowship, and outreach into the local community. No matter what your faith may be, you are sure to find a place of worship within Cape Girardeau county.
78.3% of the people in Cape Girardeau County are religious:
- 12.9% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 15.1% are Catholic
- 13.4% are Lutheran
- 9.4% are Methodist
- 15.5% are Pentecostal
- 2.3% are Presbyterian
- 1.1% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 8.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.1% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.