Utilities & Infrastructure in Lincoln, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.3%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

5,972

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

60.3%

Cellular Data Plan

73.5%

Satellite

3.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.1%

No Internet Access

13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

88.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.8%

of households

Tablet

52.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.9%

Smartphone

88.5%

Desktop / Laptop

68.8%

Tablet

52.9%

Smartphone Only

19.3%

No Computer

6.1%

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

2,601

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
LOGAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER	Community	Purchased ground water	1,500
LINCOLN CORRECTIONAL CENTER	Community	Purchased ground water	1,036
CROPSEY MUTUAL WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	65

84.5% of households in Lincoln have broadband internet access. 60.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 19.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,601 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.