Utilities & Infrastructure in Effingham, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.8%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

5,196

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.1%
Satellite
6.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.0%

of households

Tablet

57.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.9%
Smartphone
86.1%
Desktop / Laptop
75.0%
Tablet
57.6%
Smartphone Only
12.4%
No Computer
4.1%

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

2

Population Served

15,604

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EFFINGHAMCommunitySurface water12,2520
LAKE SARA AREA WATER CO-OP, INC.CommunityPurchased surface water3,3520

89.5% of households in Effingham have broadband internet access. 78.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 15,604 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.