Utilities & Infrastructure in Equality, IL
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
85.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
72.7%
of households
No Internet
14.3%
of households
Total Households
238
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
83.2%
of households
Smartphone
74.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
69.3%
of households
Tablet
55.0%
of households
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).
Equality 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 SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
652
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUALITY | Community | Purchased ground water | 652 | 0 |
85.7% of households in Equality have broadband internet access. 72.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.3% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 652 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.