Utilities & Infrastructure in Metropolis, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

54.2%

of households

No Internet

23.2%

of households

Total Households

2,513

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
54.2%
Cellular Data Plan
62.4%
Satellite
8.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.8%
No Internet Access
23.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.0%

of households

Smartphone

74.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.1%

of households

Tablet

49.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.0%
Smartphone
74.2%
Desktop / Laptop
52.1%
Tablet
49.9%
Smartphone Only
15.2%
No Computer
18.0%

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

2

Population Served

12,599

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
METROPOLISCommunityGround water6,3090
FORT MASSAC PWDCommunityPurchased ground water6,2903

73.1% of households in Metropolis have broadband internet access. 54.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.2% of households have no internet access. 15.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 12,599 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.