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Cable, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
83 Population 73/sq mi density
$100,938 Median Income $84,619 per capita
$333,300 Home Value $246,271 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cable, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,938
34% above
$84,619 per capita
Home Value
$333,300
18% above
Zillow: $246,271
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cable Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cable's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Home Value
118%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cable a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cable residents earn a median household income of $100,938 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $84,619. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cable is $333,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,271. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Cable reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 379/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Cable hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cable has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population83
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,938
Per Capita$84,619
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$333,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$246,271
Housing Units46
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property379/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cable was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.