Utilities & Infrastructure in East Chicago, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.9%

of households

No Internet

20.7%

of households

Total Households

9,987

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.9%

Cellular Data Plan

67.5%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.6%

No Internet Access

20.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

54.4%

of households

Tablet

46.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

84.5%

Smartphone

79.0%

Desktop / Laptop

54.4%

Tablet

46.7%

Smartphone Only

19.1%

No Computer

15.5%

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

26,370

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EAST CHICAGO WATER WORKS	Community	Surface water	26,370	0

74.3% of households in East Chicago have broadband internet access. 62.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.7% of households have no internet access. 19.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 26,370 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.