Utilities & Infrastructure in Benson, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.4%

of households

No Internet

6.4%

of households

Total Households

203

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.4%
Cellular Data Plan
68.0%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.3%
No Internet Access
6.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

90.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.9%

of households

Tablet

54.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.6%
Smartphone
90.6%
Desktop / Laptop
70.9%
Tablet
54.7%
Smartphone Only
18.7%
No Computer
4.4%

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

401

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BENSONCommunityGround water4011

89.7% of households in Benson have broadband internet access. 71.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.4% of households have no internet access. 18.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 401 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.