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Cuba, MO
City in Crawford County, Missouri.
Population
3,189
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
0
Cuba and its ZIP codes
Cuba at a glance
- Cuba is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 194th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $45,916 a year, 35% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,600 (41% below Missouri) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Cuba, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cuba, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,916
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$136,600
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Irish Americans (298), Mexican Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Cuba.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,169
6,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $6,986 per person
How people get to work
Cuba, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cuba, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cuba, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Cuba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| LeasburgVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SteelvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 2.4 |
| BourbonCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| St. CloudVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| St. JamesCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| West SullivanTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SullivanCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| Oak Grove VillageVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| OwensvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| BlandCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| StantonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| RollaCity | 22 mi | 12.1 |
| Miramiguoa ParkVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| RosebudCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| CharmwoodTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cuba, MO in?
- Cuba is in Crawford County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Cuba, MO?
- About 3,189 people live in Cuba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cuba?
- Nearby places include Indian Lake (3.6 mi), Leasburg (6.1 mi), Steelville (7.2 mi), Bourbon (11 mi), St. Cloud (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023