Cuba, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
979 Population 1,813/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,686 per capita
$61,900 Home Value $126,749 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,900 home value, $881/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$29,686 per capita
Home Value
$61,900
78% below
Zillow: $126,749
Median Rent
$881/mo
24% below
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
22%
Rent
76%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
81%
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.