Utilities & Infrastructure in Essex, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

321

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.4%

Cellular Data Plan

83.8%

Satellite

9.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.2%

No Internet Access

6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

of households

Tablet

70.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.3%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

Tablet

70.7%

Smartphone Only

7.5%

No Computer

4.7%

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

91.6% of households in Essex have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 7.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.