Cuba, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,172 Population 994/sq mi density
$44,217 Median Income $22,307 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $230,664 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,217 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,217
41% below
$22,307 per capita
Home Value
$171,000
39% below
Zillow: $230,664
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
24.8% 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
59%
Home Value
61%
Rent
72%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
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 $44,217 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,307. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cuba is $171,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,664. Median rent is $840/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

9.4% of adults in Cuba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cuba has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,172
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,217
Per Capita$22,307
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,000
Rent$840
Ownership41.5%
Zillow$230,664
Housing Units1,326
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.0%
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

Cuba was founded in 1857.
The median home in Cuba was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (46 miles).
21.4% of the population has a disability.