Utilities & Infrastructure in Pekin, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.6%

of households

No Internet

11.5%

of households

Total Households

13,527

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.6%

Cellular Data Plan

68.5%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.1%

No Internet Access

11.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

of households

Tablet

50.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.8%

Smartphone

85.6%

Desktop / Laptop

72.2%

Tablet

50.7%

Smartphone Only

13.9%

No Computer

8.2%

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

1,875

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PEKIN FED CORRECTIONAL INST AND PRSNCMP	Community	Purchased ground water	1,635	0
UAW SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER	Community	Purchased ground water	240	1

83.7% of households in Pekin have broadband internet access. 67.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.5% of households have no internet access. 13.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,875 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.