Utilities & Infrastructure in Buffalo, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.6%

of households

No Internet

11.1%

of households

Total Households

171

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
62.6%
Cellular Data Plan
76.0%
Satellite
7.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
21.6%
No Internet Access
11.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

86.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.4%

of households

Tablet

60.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.2%
Smartphone
86.6%
Desktop / Laptop
75.4%
Tablet
60.2%
Smartphone Only
12.3%
No Computer
5.9%

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

1,170

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MECHANICSBURG-BUFFALO WATER COMMISSIONCommunityGround water1,1700

85.4% of households in Buffalo have broadband internet access. 62.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.1% of households have no internet access. 12.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,170 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.