Utilities & Infrastructure in Hughes, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

73.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.7%

of households

No Internet

24.3%

of households

Total Households

411

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

46.7%

Cellular Data Plan

61.1%

Satellite

1.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

26.3%

No Internet Access

24.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.2%

of households

Smartphone

82.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.8%

of households

Tablet

43.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

83.2%

Smartphone

82.0%

Desktop / Laptop

53.8%

Tablet

43.8%

Smartphone Only

22.4%

No Computer

16.8%

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

3,182

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC	Community	Ground water	2,195	0
HUGHES WATERWORKS	Community	Ground water	987	0

73.7% of households in Hughes have broadband internet access. 46.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.3% of households have no internet access. 22.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,182 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.