The Town FilesCuba, Illinois
City in Fulton County · population 1,184 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $63,900
- Household income
- $42,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 47.1
Cuba is a city of 1,184 people in Fulton County, Illinois. The median home is worth $63,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 82% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 77% of Illinois towns, hipper than 72% of Illinois towns.
How Cuba ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cuba is worth $63,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $42,375, which is more affordable than 90% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $829 a month. 78.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cuba | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $829 | $960 |
| Median household income | $42,375 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 78.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cuba
| People | Cuba | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Cuba
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 16.4°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cuba since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 13, 1995 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 123 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 8,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,887 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Cuba itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Cuba
3 public schools with 396 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Elem School | PK-5 | 193 | 12.1 |
| Cuba Sr High School | 9-12 | 123 | 10.3 |
| Cuba Middle School | 6-8 | 80 | 10.0 |
Towns near Cuba
- Lewistown, IL7.0 mi · 2,041 people · home $102,200
- St. David, IL7.4 mi · 522 people · home $65,400
- Canton, IL9.6 mi · 13,242 people · home $107,100
- Havana, IL15.5 mi · 2,963 people · home $95,300
- Bushnell, IL16.8 mi · 2,718 people · home $71,900
- Avon, IL17.2 mi · 704 people · home $62,200
- Farmington, IL17.3 mi · 2,389 people · home $101,300
- Vermont, IL18.5 mi · 570 people · home $57,000
Cuba questions
Is Cuba, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cuba scores better for retirees than 77% of Illinois towns and quieter than 82%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.1).
How much does a house cost in Cuba?
The median owner-occupied home in Cuba is valued at $63,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,375, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $829 a month.
What is the weather like in Cuba?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does Cuba get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cuba since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 13, 1995. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)