Utilities & Infrastructure in Charleston, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.4%

of households

No Internet

7.4%

of households

Total Households

7,352

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.4%
Cellular Data Plan
78.2%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.7%
No Internet Access
7.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

56.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.8%
Smartphone
90.8%
Desktop / Laptop
81.8%
Tablet
56.9%
Smartphone Only
9.8%
No Computer
4.2%

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

3

Population Served

26,536

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHARLESTONCommunitySurface water17,2861
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYCommunityPurchased surface water5,5000
EMBARRAS AREA WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water3,7500

85.3% of households in Charleston have broadband internet access. 73.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.4% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 26,536 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.