Utilities & Infrastructure in Oblong, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.5%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

713

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.5%
Cellular Data Plan
79.1%
Satellite
8.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
27.1%
No Internet Access
8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.1%

of households

Tablet

62.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.5%
Smartphone
86.7%
Desktop / Laptop
63.1%
Tablet
62.0%
Smartphone Only
13.3%
No Computer
5.5%

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

1

Population Served

2,321

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OBLONGCommunityPurchased ground water2,3210

89.6% of households in Oblong have broadband internet access. 55.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,321 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.