Utilities & Infrastructure in Forrest City, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.5%

of households

No Internet

14.9%

of households

Total Households

3,882

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
52.5%
Cellular Data Plan
73.4%
Satellite
8.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.2%
No Internet Access
14.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.0%

of households

Smartphone

85.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

52.2%

of households

Tablet

36.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.0%
Smartphone
85.3%
Desktop / Laptop
52.2%
Tablet
36.7%
Smartphone Only
32.1%
No Computer
9.0%

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

11,089

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FORREST CITY WATERWORKSCommunityGround water9,9860
ST FRANCIS RURAL WATER ASSOCCommunityPurchased ground water1,1030

83.2% of households in Forrest City have broadband internet access. 52.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.9% of households have no internet access. 32.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 11,089 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.