Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.5%

of households

No Internet

13.0%

of households

Total Households

3,080

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.5%

Cellular Data Plan

76.6%

Satellite

5.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.6%

No Internet Access

13.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.2%

of households

Smartphone

82.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

of households

Tablet

53.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.2%

Smartphone

82.5%

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

Tablet

53.5%

Smartphone Only

14.6%

No Computer

11.8%

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

11,125

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SALEM	Community	Surface water	7,905	0
NORTH EAST MARION COUNTY WATER CMPNY	Community	Purchased surface water	3,220	0

84.1% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 70.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.0% of households have no internet access. 14.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 11,125 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.