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Cable, IL
Census-designated place in Mercer County, Illinois.
Population
122
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
0
Cable and its ZIP codes
Cable at a glance
- Cable is 53% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Cable.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,448
3,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,501 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cable, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cable, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Cable
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SherrardVillage | 2.1 mi | 0.9 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| MathervilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| WindsorVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| ViolaVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OrionVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| AlphaVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak GroveVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| AndoverVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| MilanVillage | 11 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cable, IL in?
- Cable is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Cable, IL?
- About 122 people live in Cable, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cable?
- Nearby places include Sherrard (2.1 mi), Swedona (3.2 mi), Preemption (4.6 mi), Matherville (5.5 mi), Windsor (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023