Utilities & Infrastructure in Emerson, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.9%

of households

No Internet

12.7%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.9%

Cellular Data Plan

79.4%

Satellite

11.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

20.6%

No Internet Access

12.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.8%

of households

Smartphone

96.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.6%

of households

Tablet

61.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.8%

Smartphone

96.8%

Desktop / Laptop

74.6%

Tablet

61.9%

Smartphone Only

12.7%

No Computer

3.2%

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

1,692

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EMERSON WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	1,145	0
WALKERVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	547	3

82.5% of households in Emerson have broadband internet access. 61.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.7% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,692 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.