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Cuba, Illinois

City · Population 1,137 · #609 in Illinois

About Cuba

Cuba, IL is a small town located in western Illinois counting 1,137 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Cuba is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,106 residents per square mile.

📰 Cuba News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cuba Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Cuba — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏫 Schools in Cuba

  • Cuba Elem School
  • Cuba Middle School
  • Cuba Sr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,137
Rank in state#609 of 1,294
Land area0.54 sq mi
Density2,106/sq mi
Coordinates40.4936, -90.1933

🗺️ Map of Cuba