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Cable, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
193
Population
177/sq mi density
$38,333
Median Income
$20,606 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$363,280 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
216
Violent Crime/100K
1,385 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cable has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 74.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,370 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2011°N, 91.2937°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bayfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in |
Cable has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").