Utilities & Infrastructure in West Salem, IL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.6%

of households

No Internet

15.5%

of households

Total Households

322

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.6%

Cellular Data Plan

73.0%

Satellite

10.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.5%

No Internet Access

15.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

78.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

of households

Tablet

56.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.5%

Smartphone

78.3%

Desktop / Laptop

70.5%

Tablet

56.2%

Smartphone Only

11.5%

No Computer

11.5%

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

819

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WEST SALEM	Community	Purchased ground water	819	0

80.4% of households in West Salem have broadband internet access. 69.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.5% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 819 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.