Utilities & Infrastructure in Athens, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.1%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

884

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.1%
Cellular Data Plan
87.1%
Satellite
13.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.5%

of households

Tablet

66.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.3%
Smartphone
92.2%
Desktop / Laptop
82.5%
Tablet
66.6%
Smartphone Only
8.0%
No Computer
1.7%

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

4,575

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ATHENSCommunityGround water4,5750

93.1% of households in Athens have broadband internet access. 75.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 8.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,575 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.