Utilities & Infrastructure in Chester, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.2%

of households

No Internet

15.8%

of households

Total Households

1,951

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.2%
Cellular Data Plan
78.0%
Satellite
9.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.7%
No Internet Access
15.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.4%

of households

Tablet

55.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.7%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
61.4%
Tablet
55.6%
Smartphone Only
19.8%
No Computer
9.3%

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

8,407

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHESTERCommunitySurface water8,4070

81.0% of households in Chester have broadband internet access. 57.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.8% of households have no internet access. 19.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 8,407 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.