Utilities & Infrastructure in Freeport, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.3%

of households

No Internet

13.1%

of households

Total Households

11,026

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

68.3%

Cellular Data Plan

73.2%

Satellite

2.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.9%

No Internet Access

13.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.6%

of households

Smartphone

80.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.0%

of households

Tablet

53.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.6%

Smartphone

80.9%

Desktop / Laptop

67.0%

Tablet

53.1%

Smartphone Only

13.3%

No Computer

10.5%

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

24,558

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FREEPORT	Community	Ground water	23,930	0
WINSLOW	Community	Ground water	350	1
TIMBER RIDGE MOBILE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	150	0
STEPHENSON MOBILE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	128	0

81.7% of households in Freeport have broadband internet access. 68.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.1% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 24,558 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.