Utilities & Infrastructure in West Memphis, AR

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.3%

of households

No Internet

16.0%

of households

Total Households

9,560

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.3%
Cellular Data Plan
77.4%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
28.2%
No Internet Access
16.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.9%

of households

Smartphone

82.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

50.4%

of households

Tablet

41.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.9%
Smartphone
82.5%
Desktop / Laptop
50.4%
Tablet
41.7%
Smartphone Only
28.6%
No Computer
13.1%

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

1

Population Served

24,419

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKSCommunityGround water24,4190

81.2% of households in West Memphis have broadband internet access. 50.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 28.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.0% of households have no internet access. 28.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 24,419 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.