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In addition, Sikeston has three private schools: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Solid Rock Christian Academy, and Southeast Missouri Christian Academy. [[Southeast Missouri State University]] and Three Rivers Community College operate satellite campuses in Sikeston, which is also home to the Sikeston Career & Technology Center.

In addition, Sikeston has three private schools: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Solid Rock Christian Academy, and Southeast Missouri Christian Academy. [[Southeast Missouri State University]] and Three Rivers Community College operate satellite campuses in Sikeston, which is also home to the Sikeston Career & Technology Center.

==Media==

==Media==

Manufacturing and utilities are also a significant part of the local economy. The Sikeston Power Plant, along the western city limits, was opened in 1981; a 235-megawatt coal-fired plant, it provides electricity to the entire city and to many nearby communities. Unilever, a multinational producer of household goods, and Orgill, a hardline distributor, both have large facilities located in the industrial park.

Manufacturing and utilities are also a significant part of the local economy. The Sikeston Power Plant, along the western city limits, was opened in 1981; a 235-megawatt coal-fired plant, it provides electricity to the entire city and to many nearby communities. Unilever, a multinational producer of household goods, and Orgill, a hardline distributor, both have large facilities located in the industrial park.

Sikeston has a fairly low cost of living compared to other communities. In 2008, it was estimated at 80.4, compared to a national average of 100.

Sikeston has a fairly low cost of living compared to other communities. In 2016, it was estimated at 78.0, compared to a national average of 100.<ref>http://www.city-data.com/city/Sikeston-Missouri.html</ref>

==Attractions==

==Attractions==