Cuba City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,094 Population 1,805/sq mi density
$72,434 Median Income $35,368 per capita
$176,000 Home Value $260,420 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,434 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $754/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba City, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,434
4% below
$35,368 per capita
Home Value
$176,000
38% below
Zillow: $260,420
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
16% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Cuba City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cuba City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
62%
Rent
65%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cuba City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cuba City residents earn a median household income of $72,434 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,368. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cuba City is $176,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,420. Median rent is $754/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

28.4% of adults in Cuba City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cuba City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,094
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,805/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,434
Per Capita$35,368
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$932M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$754
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$260,420
Housing Units842
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Cuba City was built in 1971.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.