Utilities & Infrastructure in Oakwood, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.8%

of households

No Internet

10.4%

of households

Total Households

569

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.8%
Satellite
2.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
24.4%
No Internet Access
10.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

38.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.6%
Smartphone
86.8%
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
Tablet
38.0%
Smartphone Only
16.5%
No Computer
7.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9¢

per kWh

Commercial Rate

11.8¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

8.8¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

7% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

1,467

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-LAKE WILDWOODCommunityGround water1,2950
PRAIRIE PATH WATER COMPANY-CEDAR WATERCommunityGround water1720

87.7% of households in Oakwood have broadband internet access. 60.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. 16.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,467 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.