Utilities & Infrastructure in Valmeyer, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.3%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

417

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.3%
Cellular Data Plan
83.7%
Satellite
13.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.2%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.5%

of households

Tablet

61.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.7%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
82.5%
Tablet
61.6%
Smartphone Only
7.4%
No Computer
5.3%

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

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9¢

per kWh

-17% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

11.8¢

per kWh

-24% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

8.8¢

per kWh

-26% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs <10K avg

7% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Valmeyer vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

4,913

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICTCommunityGround water3,6501
VALMEYERCommunityPurchased ground water1,2630

91.1% of households in Valmeyer have broadband internet access. 74.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 7.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,913 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.