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Cuba, IL
City in Fulton County, Illinois.
Population
1,004
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,848
ZIP codes
0
Cuba and its ZIP codes
Cuba at a glance
- Cuba is about 8.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,375 a year, 49% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,900 (76% below Illinois) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Cuba, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cuba, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,375
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$63,900
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (157), Irish Americans (142), French Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Cuba.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,704
8,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $7,451 per person
How people get to work
Cuba, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cuba, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cuba, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Cuba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithfieldVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BryantVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LewistownCity | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| St. DavidVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| CantonCity | 10 mi | 8.4 |
| MariettaVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewVillage | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| EllisvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| IpavaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| NorrisVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BannerVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Table GroveVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| HavanaCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cuba, IL in?
- Cuba is in Fulton County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Cuba, IL?
- About 1,004 people live in Cuba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cuba?
- Nearby places include Smithfield (5.3 mi), Bryant (5.6 mi), Lewistown (6.9 mi), St. David (7.4 mi), Dunfermline (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023