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Cable, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Cable is a small town in Illinois with a population of 83. Residents earn $100,938 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
83 Population 73/sq mi density
$100,938 Median Income $84,619 per capita
$333,300 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$333,300 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,938
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $333,300
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cable Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population83
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,938
Per Capita$84,619
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$590M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking14.8%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation708 ft (216 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband36.0%
Libraries4

Is Cable a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cable receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cable offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cable is $100,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Cable among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cable is $333,300, 18% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Cable experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cable has a population of 83 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 51.9 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

83
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
51.9yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cable vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cable vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cable is $100,938, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Cable vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,938
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$84,619
Avg Weekly Wage$840
IRS Avg AGI$73,339

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)306
County GDP$590M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare21
Retail32
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cable is $333,300, 18% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$333,300
18% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,932
41% above US avg
Effective Rate1.48%
In Cable, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cable vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Primary Care1:7,791
Dentists1:5,168
Mental Health1:3,872
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits61.7%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access40.9%
Healthcare Facilities21
Cable has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall36.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates41.2797°N, 90.5058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17131
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.1-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.9%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants25
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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