Utilities & Infrastructure in Chicago Heights, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.1%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

9,209

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.1%

Cellular Data Plan

78.8%

Satellite

5.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.0%

No Internet Access

12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

85.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.7%

Smartphone

85.1%

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

16.2%

No Computer

8.3%

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

Population Served

26,184

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHICAGO HEIGHTS	Community	Purchased surface water	26,184	0

84.7% of households in Chicago Heights have broadband internet access. 70.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 16.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 26,184 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.