Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest Park, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.7%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

7,035

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.7%

Cellular Data Plan

86.9%

Satellite

2.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.9%

No Internet Access

6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.2%

of households

Tablet

58.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

90.1%

Desktop / Laptop

82.2%

Tablet

58.2%

Smartphone Only

9.8%

No Computer

5.1%

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

Population Served

14,340

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FOREST PARK	Community	Purchased surface water	14,340	0

91.8% of households in Forest Park have broadband internet access. 77.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 14,340 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.