Utilities & Infrastructure in Murphysboro, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.7%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

3,390

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.7%

Cellular Data Plan

77.7%

Satellite

5.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

16.6%

No Internet Access

15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.7%

of households

Smartphone

82.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.4%

of households

Tablet

52.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.7%

Smartphone

82.9%

Desktop / Laptop

69.4%

Tablet

52.4%

Smartphone Only

15.7%

No Computer

11.3%

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

15,205

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MURPHYSBORO	Community	Purchased surface water	10,241	1
MURDALE PWD	Community	Purchased surface water	4,963	0
KINKAID AREA WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	1	0

82.0% of households in Murphysboro have broadband internet access. 59.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 15.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 15,205 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.