Utilities & Infrastructure in Dixon, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.3%

of households

No Internet

16.5%

of households

Total Households

5,808

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.3%

Cellular Data Plan

77.3%

Satellite

4.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.3%

No Internet Access

16.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.4%

of households

Tablet

56.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.2%

Smartphone

84.2%

Desktop / Laptop

65.4%

Tablet

56.9%

Smartphone Only

13.7%

No Computer

11.8%

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

19,500

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DIXON	Community	Ground water	15,096	0
DIXON CORRECTIONAL CENTER	Community	Ground water	2,400	0
LOST LAKE UTILITY DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	704	0
WOODLAND A AND B MHP	Community	Ground water	490	1
WHITE OAKS ESTATES WATER ASSOC., INC.	Community	Ground water	410	0
ROCK RIVER ESTATES MHP	Community	Ground water	400	0

81.8% of households in Dixon have broadband internet access. 68.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.5% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 19,500 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.