Utilities & Infrastructure in Rockford, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.1%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

61,481

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.1%
Cellular Data Plan
78.3%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.2%

of households

Tablet

57.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.4%
Smartphone
85.5%
Desktop / Laptop
68.2%
Tablet
57.1%
Smartphone Only
14.2%
No Computer
8.6%

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

7

Population Served

147,796

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ROCKFORDCommunityGround water147,0510
BILL-MAR HEIGHTS MHPCommunityGround water2400
PRAIRIE ROAD PUMP CORPORATIONCommunityGround water1501
NORTHGATE ESTATES MHPCommunityPurchased ground water1001
CLARKS MHPCommunityGround water900
RAINBOW LANE MHPCommunityGround water830
BRADLEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water820

84.9% of households in Rockford have broadband internet access. 68.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.8% of households have no internet access. 14.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 147,796 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.