At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$29,686 per capita
Home Value
$61,900
Zillow: $126,749
Median Rent
$881/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.2% smoking rate
How Cuba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cuba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cuba a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cuba residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,686. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cuba is $61,900 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,749. Median rent is $881/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
10.8% of adults in Cuba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cuba has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population979
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,813/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,686
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,900
Rent$881
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$126,749
Housing Units524
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation683 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Cuba was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.