Cable, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
193 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
29.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bayfield County
2
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bayfield County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 9
Feb 1 11 15
Mar 2 12 27
Apr 3 4 41
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 11 30
Dec 1 15 15

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WI
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Schools

Drummond Junior High
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Drummond Elementary
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Drummond High
10 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
18 miles, SW • 1 star
Northland College
33 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
52 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Memorial Medical Center
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
44 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
62 miles, N • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
93 miles, SW • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
96 miles, SE • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
110 miles, N • 1 star
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