Utilities & Infrastructure in Petersburg, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.1%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

1,247

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.1%

Cellular Data Plan

77.3%

Satellite

5.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.3%

No Internet Access

8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

82.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

of households

Tablet

56.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

82.6%

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

Tablet

56.4%

Smartphone Only

13.9%

No Computer

7.5%

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

Population Served

5,478

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PETERSBURG	Community	Ground water	4,725	0
MENARD RURAL WATER COOP	Community	Purchased ground water	753	9

86.8% of households in Petersburg have broadband internet access. 63.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% 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 5,478 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.