Cuba, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
979 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$474 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$539 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fulton County
1
Canton Urban Area
1
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fulton County
2
Canton Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Cuba Elem School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Cuba Middle School
1 miles, S · 1.4star
Cuba Sr High School
1 miles, S · 2.3star
Lewistown Jr/Sr High School
6 miles, S · 1.4star

Colleges

Spoon River College
7 miles, E · 1.4star
Western Illinois University
26 miles, W · 2.3star

Hospitals

Graham Hospital Association
9 miles, E · 4.1star
Mason District Hospital
15 miles, S · 4.1star
Mc Donough District Hospital
25 miles, W · 2.3star
Pekin Memorial Hospital
30 miles, E · 2.3star

Airports