Utilities & Infrastructure in Macon, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.1%

of households

No Internet

14.5%

of households

Total Households

443

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

52.1%

Cellular Data Plan

81.9%

Satellite

13.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

23.3%

No Internet Access

14.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.4%

of households

Tablet

59.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.3%

Smartphone

83.8%

Desktop / Laptop

70.4%

Tablet

59.6%

Smartphone Only

8.6%

No Computer

11.7%

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

Population Served

1,437

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MACON	Community	Ground water	1,205	0
BOODY COMMUNITY WATER COMPANY	Community	Purchased ground water	232	0

84.7% of households in Macon have broadband internet access. 52.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 23.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.5% of households have no internet access. 8.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,437 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.