Utilities & Infrastructure in Decatur, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.7%

of households

No Internet

14.4%

of households

Total Households

30,904

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.7%

Cellular Data Plan

72.6%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.5%

No Internet Access

14.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

of households

Tablet

51.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.8%

Smartphone

84.7%

Desktop / Laptop

66.6%

Tablet

51.0%

Smartphone Only

16.5%

No Computer

9.2%

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

Population Served

85,292

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
DECATUR	Community	Surface water	76,122
LONG CREEK TOWNSHIP PWS	Community	Ground water	7,850
HARRISTOWN	Community	Purchased ground water	1,320

82.9% of households in Decatur have broadband internet access. 58.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.4% of households have no internet access. 16.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 85,292 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.