Utilities & Infrastructure in West Chicago, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.5%

of households

No Internet

5.1%

of households

Total Households

7,436

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.5%
Cellular Data Plan
89.3%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.8%
No Internet Access
5.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

93.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

of households

Tablet

76.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.0%
Smartphone
93.6%
Desktop / Laptop
83.4%
Tablet
76.4%
Smartphone Only
8.2%
No Computer
2.0%

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

2

Population Served

29,742

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WEST CHICAGOCommunityGround water25,1660
STONE PARKCommunityPurchased surface water4,5760

92.9% of households in West Chicago have broadband internet access. 80.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.1% of households have no internet access. 8.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 29,742 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.