What are the schools like in Havana, IL?

Havana is served primarily by Havana CUSD 126. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Havana?

The median household income in Havana, IL is $52,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Havana, IL?

Havana has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

Havana, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Havana, IL affordable or expensive?

Havana's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Havana is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,700 and the median rent is $733 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Havana, IL?

Havana has a violent crime rate of 754.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1184.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Havana, IL a Good Place to Live?

Havana is a small town of 3,242 in Illinois, with a median household income of $52,917 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Havana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Havana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Havana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Havana's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Havana costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Havana, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$733	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Havana's violent crime rate is 754.0 per 100,000 residents — 98% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

754.0 /100k

Property Crime

1184.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Havana is served primarily by Havana CUSD 126. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Havana, IL	National Avg
School District	Havana CUSD 126	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Havana sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Havana, IL
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Havana, IL	National Avg
Population	3,242	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Topeka, IL 7 mi Liverpool, IL 7 mi Bath, IL 9 mi Lewistown, IL 9 mi Goofy Ridge, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Havana

Havana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62644

Havana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Havana, IL affordable or expensive?

Havana's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Havana roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,700 and median rent is $733/month.

What is the crime rate in Havana, IL?

Havana's violent crime rate is 754.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1184.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Havana?

Public schools in Havana are operated by Havana CUSD 126. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Havana, IL a good place to live?

Havana, IL has a population of 3,242, a median household income of $52,917, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Havana?

Havana averages 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Havana?

Havana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62644.

What is the population of Havana?

The population of Havana, Illinois is 3,242 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Havana?

Key numbers for living in Havana: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $88,700, median household income $52,917, crime index 142 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Havana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.