Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
894 people live in this town, settled in 1882.
38% of residents are 65 or older in Cable, above both Wisconsin’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Cable. Bayfield County Forest, at 5,640 acres with 29.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Cable has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1926 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cable, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Cable.
Four-year graduates: 29% of adults 25 and older here, 33% across Wisconsin. Cable: 17% of residents are under 18. It has grown 5.3% since 2020, to 894 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Cable | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 21% | 22% |
58% women, 42% men
About 74 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.3 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 59% are men (WI 50%).
| Cable | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.2% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Cable’s concentration of trails is 1.0 miles per square mile. 72 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves here: 6, covering 8,582 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bayfield County Forest | 29.2 mi | 5,640 |
| 2. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | 1.3 mi | 1,385 |
| 3. Totagatic Lake Wildlife Area | 0.6 mi | 1,507 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Cable’s natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 27 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 54% come from inland flooding and 30% from cold waves. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2026.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Cable, the peak summer temperature is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Cable’s middle household income comes in at $54,000. Half commute less than 18 miles. In Cable, 15% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Hayward (12%), Namakagon (9%) and Barnes (8%).
| Cable | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical rent for Cable comes to $869 a month. Home values are up 3.4% over the year to September 2026. Also worth knowing: for households here, the share who own their home is 85%.
| Cable | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $869 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Among adults 18 to 64 in Cable, 5.3% have no health insurance. Of 32 CDC measures, Cable beats the Wisconsin average on 12 and trails it on 8. Only one of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Cable. In Cable, 27% of adults feel lonely, and 13% report frequent mental distress.
| Cable | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Cable | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.3% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Cable; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Cable residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Cable is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 853 at the 2020 census, up from 825 at the 2010 U.S. census. The census-designated place of Cable and the unincorporated communities of Leonards and Radspur are located in the town. Telemark Lodge, a ski resort, was located in the town. Today the grounds are occupied by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
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Cable has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.