Utilities & Infrastructure in Bowen, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.1%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

208

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.1%
Cellular Data Plan
76.4%
Satellite
2.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
26.9%
No Internet Access
6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.6%

of households

Smartphone

91.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.5%

of households

Tablet

60.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.6%
Smartphone
91.4%
Desktop / Laptop
74.5%
Tablet
60.6%
Smartphone Only
16.4%
No Computer
3.4%

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

494

Violations (5yr)

9

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BOWENCommunityPurchased ground water4949

90.4% of households in Bowen have broadband internet access. 60.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 16.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 494 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.