Utilities & Infrastructure in Hope, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

48.9%

of households

No Internet

11.6%

of households

Total Households

3,264

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
48.9%
Cellular Data Plan
71.2%
Satellite
9.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
24.7%
No Internet Access
11.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.5%

of households

Tablet

42.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.3%
Smartphone
84.8%
Desktop / Laptop
50.5%
Tablet
42.6%
Smartphone Only
25.3%
No Computer
12.7%

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

5

Population Served

14,516

Violations (5yr)

18

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOPE WATER LIGHT COMMCommunitySurface water11,5000
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEMCommunityPurchased surface water2,3354
FULTON WATERWORKSCommunityGround water37914
PERRYTOWN WATERWORKSCommunityGround water1600
WASHINGTON WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1420

82.8% of households in Hope have broadband internet access. 48.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.6% of households have no internet access. 25.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 14,516 people. A total of 18 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.