Utilities & Infrastructure in North Chicago, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.3%

of households

No Internet

9.0%

of households

Total Households

7,300

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.3%

Cellular Data Plan

80.4%

Satellite

6.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.6%

No Internet Access

9.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.3%

of households

Tablet

59.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.9%

Smartphone

89.3%

Desktop / Laptop

71.3%

Tablet

59.7%

Smartphone Only

14.0%

No Computer

6.1%

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

16,813

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
NORTH CHICAGO	Community	Surface water	16,813	9

86.4% of households in North Chicago have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.0% of households have no internet access. 14.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 16,813 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.