Utilities & Infrastructure in Sims, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

24.1%

of households

No Internet

16.1%

of households

Total Households

87

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
24.1%
Cellular Data Plan
65.5%
Satellite
11.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
42.5%
No Internet Access
16.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

73.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.0%

of households

Tablet

34.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.8%
Smartphone
73.6%
Desktop / Laptop
54.0%
Tablet
34.5%
Smartphone Only
34.5%
No Computer
9.2%

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

1

Population Served

259

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SIMSCommunityPurchased surface water2591

78.2% of households in Sims have broadband internet access. 24.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 42.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.1% of households have no internet access. 34.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 259 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.