Cuba City is a small town of 2,163 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $73,393
and a 0.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cuba City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cuba City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cuba City 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: 91.1
Cuba City's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cuba City costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cuba City, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$712
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cuba City's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.8 /100k
Property Crime
639.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cuba City is served primarily by Cuba City School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cuba City, WI
National Avg
School District
Cuba City School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cuba City sees average highs of 25.7°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.6 inches of snow per year.
Cuba City's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cuba City roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,100 and median rent is $712/month.
Cuba City's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cuba City are operated by Cuba City School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cuba City, WI has a population of 2,163, a median household income of $73,393, and an unemployment rate of 0.1%.
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 City averages 25.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 39.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cuba City, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53807.
The population of Cuba City, Wisconsin is 2,163 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cuba City: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $170,100, median household income $73,393, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cuba City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
