Cable, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
193
Population
177/sq mi density
$38,333
Median Income
$20,606 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$382,067 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good 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
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cable has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 74.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
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
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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Cable has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").