Utilities & Infrastructure in Marion, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.3%

of households

No Internet

12.7%

of households

Total Households

7,983

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.3%

Cellular Data Plan

77.0%

Satellite

6.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.4%

No Internet Access

12.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

of households

Tablet

52.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.3%

Smartphone

84.9%

Desktop / Laptop

62.7%

Tablet

52.6%

Smartphone Only

17.7%

No Computer

10.8%

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

36,042

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MARION	Community	Purchased surface water	16,855	0
LAKE OF EGYPT PWD	Community	Surface water	11,368	11
COAL VALLEY PWD	Community	Purchased surface water	3,960	0
FCI-MARION	Community	Purchased surface water	1,544	0
FERGES WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	1,185	0
HIGHWAY 37 NORTH PWD	Community	Purchased surface water	1,065	1
WALNUT GROVE MHC	Community	Ground water	40	0
CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE	Community	Purchased surface water	25	0

81.9% of households in Marion have broadband internet access. 56.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 17.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 36,042 people. A total of 12 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.