Utilities & Infrastructure in Galesburg, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.6%

of households

No Internet

16.5%

of households

Total Households

12,513

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.6%
Cellular Data Plan
66.8%
Satellite
4.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.6%
No Internet Access
16.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.3%

of households

Smartphone

76.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.9%

of households

Tablet

46.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.3%
Smartphone
76.6%
Desktop / Laptop
64.9%
Tablet
46.5%
Smartphone Only
13.9%
No Computer
14.7%

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

2

Population Served

31,805

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GALESBURGCommunityGround water31,6200
WINDWOOD WATER SYSTEM, INC.CommunityPurchased ground water1850

77.6% of households in Galesburg have broadband internet access. 61.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.5% of households have no internet access. 13.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 31,805 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.