Utilities & Infrastructure in DeKalb, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.6%

of households

No Internet

5.5%

of households

Total Households

16,015

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.6%

Cellular Data Plan

84.9%

Satellite

3.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.9%

No Internet Access

5.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.2%

of households

Tablet

54.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.4%

Smartphone

90.2%

Desktop / Laptop

80.2%

Tablet

54.2%

Smartphone Only

10.2%

No Computer

5.6%

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

51,530

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
DEKALB	Community	Ground water	45,000
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-DEKALB	Community	Purchased ground water	6,500
DONNY BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	30

91.2% of households in DeKalb have broadband internet access. 77.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.5% of households have no internet access. 10.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 51,530 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.