Utilities & Infrastructure in Ford Heights, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

49.4%

of households

No Internet

15.8%

of households

Total Households

613

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
49.4%
Cellular Data Plan
68.8%
Satellite
3.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
25.9%
No Internet Access
15.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.6%

of households

Smartphone

77.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.3%

of households

Tablet

43.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.6%
Smartphone
77.7%
Desktop / Laptop
47.3%
Tablet
43.1%
Smartphone Only
23.3%
No Computer
13.4%

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

1

Population Served

1,813

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FORD HEIGHTSCommunityPurchased surface water1,8130

76.0% of households in Ford Heights have broadband internet access. 49.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.8% of households have no internet access. 23.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,813 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.