Living in Cuba, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cuba · Census data 2020–2024
Cuba has 3,189 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $45,916 (35% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $136,600, the median rent is $744/month.
Cuba at a glance
- Population
- 3,189
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,916State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $136,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 36.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Cuba a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Cuba
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cuba the median home value is $136,600, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,038 a month in housing costs.
Cuba median household income
The median household income in Cuba is $45,916 and the income per person is $23,429. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Cuba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,569
- Owner-occupied
- 36.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.2%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.16
Cuba demographics
- Population
- 3,189
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 1,439
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cuba ›
Education in Cuba
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Cuba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cuba
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Cuba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 3,189 | $45,916 | $136,600 | $744 |
| Indian Lake | 1,135 | $71,354 | $193,100 | — |
| Leasburg | 279 | $40,833 | $101,500 | $663 |
| Steelville | 1,665 | $31,552 | $92,500 | $599 |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
| St. James | 3,916 | $53,453 | $142,000 | $695 |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
More for people moving to Cuba
Cuba ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cuba: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cuba, MO?
The median household income in Cuba is $45,916, 35% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cuba?
The median home value in Cuba is $136,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Cuba?
The median gross rent in Cuba is $744 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Cuba, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Cuba?
The median age in Cuba is 40.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Cuba?
The average commute to work in Cuba is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cuba?
The unemployment rate in Cuba is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cuba?
9.5% of adults in Cuba have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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