Utilities & Infrastructure in Sterling, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.3%

of households

No Internet

11.8%

of households

Total Households

6,659

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.3%

Cellular Data Plan

75.9%

Satellite

7.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.3%

No Internet Access

11.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

84.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.6%

Smartphone

84.1%

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

Tablet

55.1%

Smartphone Only

14.2%

No Computer

8.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

82.3% of households in Sterling have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% 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.