Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

69.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.3%

of households

No Internet

15.1%

of households

Total Households

555

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.3%
Cellular Data Plan
65.4%
Satellite
14.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.8%
No Internet Access
15.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.6%

of households

Smartphone

83.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.9%

of households

Tablet

53.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.6%
Smartphone
83.2%
Desktop / Laptop
66.9%
Tablet
53.7%
Smartphone Only
17.7%
No Computer
10.5%

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

2

Population Served

4,050

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FULTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORICommunityGround water2,4110
SALEM WATERWORKSCommunityGround water1,6390

69.2% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 55.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.1% of households have no internet access. 17.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,050 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.