Utilities & Infrastructure in Macomb, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.0%

of households

No Internet

8.9%

of households

Total Households

6,379

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.0%

Cellular Data Plan

74.2%

Satellite

6.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.2%

No Internet Access

8.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.9%

of households

Tablet

53.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.4%

Smartphone

85.9%

Desktop / Laptop

78.9%

Tablet

53.0%

Smartphone Only

9.6%

No Computer

7.6%

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

25,773

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MACOMB	Community	Surface water	15,052	18
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY	Community	Purchased surface water	8,000	0
WEST PRAIRIE WATER CO-OP	Community	Purchased ground water	2,395	0
KILJORDAN MEADOWS	Community	Purchased surface water	282	0
STRATFORD WEST ASSOCIATION, INC.	Community	Ground water	44	9

81.8% of households in Macomb have broadband internet access. 62.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.9% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 25,773 people. A total of 27 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.