Utilities & Infrastructure in Downs, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.7%

of households

No Internet

7.0%

of households

Total Households

546

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.7%
Cellular Data Plan
70.2%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.9%
No Internet Access
7.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.9%

of households

Tablet

72.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.4%
Smartphone
93.6%
Desktop / Laptop
89.9%
Tablet
72.9%
Smartphone Only
5.1%
No Computer
2.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9¢

per kWh

-17% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

11.8¢

per kWh

-24% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

8.8¢

per kWh

-26% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs <10K avg

7% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Downs vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

1,251

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DOWNSCommunityGround water1,2013
COUNTRY LANE MHPCommunityGround water500

92.3% of households in Downs have broadband internet access. 77.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.0% of households have no internet access. 5.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,251 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.