Utilities & Infrastructure in Cowden, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.4%

of households

No Internet

17.5%

of households

Total Households

212

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.4%
Cellular Data Plan
67.9%
Satellite
7.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.1%
No Internet Access
17.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.1%

of households

Tablet

52.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.2%
Smartphone
84.9%
Desktop / Laptop
57.1%
Tablet
52.4%
Smartphone Only
24.5%
No Computer
10.9%

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

612

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
COWDENCommunityGround water6120

78.8% of households in Cowden have broadband internet access. 59.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.5% of households have no internet access. 24.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 612 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.