Cuba is a small town of 3,173 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,641
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cuba 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. Whether Cuba is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cuba 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: 91.8
Cuba's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cuba costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cuba, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$819
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
40.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,641
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Cuba's violent crime rate is 444.0 per 100,000 residents
— 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
444.0 /100k
Property Crime
5708.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cuba is served primarily by CRAWFORD CO. R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cuba, MO
National Avg
School District
CRAWFORD CO. R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cuba sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Cuba's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cuba roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,900 and median rent is $819/month.
Cuba's violent crime rate is 444.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5708.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cuba are operated by CRAWFORD CO. R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cuba, MO has a population of 3,173, a median household income of $42,641, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Cuba averages 41.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cuba, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65453.
The population of Cuba, Missouri is 3,173 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cuba: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $148,900, median household income $42,641, crime index 179 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cuba side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
