At a Glance
Median Income
$38,333
$20,606 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
Zillow: $382,067
Median Rent
$750/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
12.9% 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+
3.5 / 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 $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,606. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 578 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cable is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,067. Median rent is $750/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
19.3% of adults in Cable hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cable has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population193
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans33.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$20,606
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$587M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$750
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$382,067
Housing Units115
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,971/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,370 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute6 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cable was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.