City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Cable, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Cable - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

193
Residents
$38,333
Median income
$116,900
Median home
$1,051
Median rent (state)

Cable - the verdict

Nationally, Cable sits in the 7th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

7th
percentile, household income
16th
percentile, home value
24th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Cable, WI

Wisconsin's Cable is a small town, with 193 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Cable households earn a median of $38,333 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 22.6%. Typical homes in Cable are valued around $116,900, and the median resident age is 64.4 years. Educational attainment runs 19.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 48.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Wisconsin scores 94.1 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,051 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Wisconsin, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 74.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

193 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$38,333 /yr

Poverty 22.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Cable compare to other US cities?

Here's how Cable stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 7% higher than other cities
Home value 16% pricier than other cities
Median rent 24% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Cable against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wisconsin only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wisconsin-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Cable's strongest outlier among Wisconsin cities

Among the 761 Wisconsin cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Cable ranks #26 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Cable only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#733 of 753
3rd percentile in Wisconsin
Median Gross Rent
#418 of 761
44th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
#642 of 754
15th percentile in Wisconsin
Poverty Rate
#26 of 761
97th percentile in Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#415 of 761
45th percentile in Wisconsin

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wisconsin only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

7thIncome percentile

7th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Cable's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$116,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 84% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Cable $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Cable, WI Cable, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Cable, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Cable, WI median $38,333/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Cable, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Cable, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 22.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 48.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
193
Median Income
$38,333
Median Home Value
$116,900
Median Age
64.4
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Labor force participation
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.4%
Carpool
4.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
12.9%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 85 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Cable sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,051/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
74.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Lake Tomahawk
193 people
Ferryville
192 people
Hatfield
194 people
Doylestown
195 people
Wilson
195 people
Nelsonville
197 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Cable's 193 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Goodmanville, CA
193 people
Martell, CA
193 people
Harrison Lake, IN
193 people
Lamb, IN
193 people
Dorrance, KS
193 people
Prestonville, KY
193 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Cable's $38,333 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Bethune, CO
$38,333 median income
Lula, MS
$38,333 median income
Lyons, NE
$38,333 median income
Indianola, OK
$38,333 median income
Vansant, VA
$38,333 median income
Del Carmen comunidad, PR
$38,321 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Cable, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Cable, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.2% 8.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.6% White 91.2% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 8.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Cable compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Cable (this city) 193 $38,333
Lake Tomahawk 193 $49,167
Ferryville 192 $79,500
Hatfield 194 $56,563
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Cable, WI?

What is the population of Cable, WI? +

The population of Cable, WI stands at 193 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Cable, WI? +

In Cable, the typical household earns $38,333 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Cable? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Cable; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Cable, WI? +

The median home value in Cable is $116,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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