Utilities & Infrastructure in Gillespie, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.9%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

1,282

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.9%

Cellular Data Plan

76.9%

Satellite

8.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.4%

No Internet Access

9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.1%

of households

Tablet

49.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.0%

Smartphone

86.2%

Desktop / Laptop

62.1%

Tablet

49.4%

Smartphone Only

15.6%

No Computer

10.0%

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

4,048

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
GILLESPIE	Community	Surface water	3,737	1
MOUNT CLARE	Community	Purchased surface water	311	0

89.7% of households in Gillespie have broadband internet access. 72.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 15.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,048 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.