At a Glance
Median Income
$100,938
$84,619 per capita
Home Value
$333,300
Zillow: $246,271
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cable a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
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%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
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%
Broadband83.3%
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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.