Utilities & Infrastructure in Buhl, ID

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.5%

of households

No Internet

10.1%

of households

Total Households

1,820

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.5%

Cellular Data Plan

78.6%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.0%

No Internet Access

10.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.0%

of households

Smartphone

83.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.0%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.0%

Smartphone

83.1%

Desktop / Laptop

73.0%

Tablet

51.4%

Smartphone Only

12.1%

No Computer

10.0%

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

Population Served

4,792

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BUHL CITY OF	Community	Ground water	4,518	0
KANAKA RAPIDS RANCH WATER SYSTEM INC	Community	Ground water	220	0
CLEAR LAKE RANCH P U D	Community	Ground water	54	3

84.4% of households in Buhl have broadband internet access. 61.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.1% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,792 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.