A town of 3,189, settled in 1857. A regional job hub with 2,302 jobs.
The 3 things Cuba does most differently from other towns.
Where Cuba’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Cuba. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 4 of Cuba’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Sullivan (7%), Rolla (7%) and St. James (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
The typical Cuba home is worth about $231,000, up 8.1% in a year, 14% below the Missouri typical home.
Cuba beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
| What stands out | Cuba | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.5% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.9% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21% | 13.7% |
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hood Park | — | 53 |
| 2. Paul Bryan Park | — | 20 |
| 3. Mapleshade Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
The public schools Cuba’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Elem. | K–4 | 424 | A |
| Holy Cross School Private | PK–3 | 26 | |
| Cuba Middle | 5–8 | 364 | B+ |
| Cuba High | 9–12 | 392 | B |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Cuba has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Cuba's reported crime rate is well above Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 10 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
8 places in Cuba on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Cuba.
City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Cuba is a city in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cuba had a population of 3,181. Cuba is the largest city in Crawford County.
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