Utilities & Infrastructure in Alton, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.5%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

10,811

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.8%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

85.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.1%

of households

Tablet

58.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.7%
Smartphone
85.1%
Desktop / Laptop
72.1%
Tablet
58.9%
Smartphone Only
12.6%
No Computer
7.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

7,940

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FOSTERBURG PWDCommunityPurchased surface water7,9400

88.0% of households in Alton have broadband internet access. 73.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 7,940 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.