Utilities & Infrastructure in Lapwai, ID

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.5%

of households

No Internet

10.4%

of households

Total Households

289

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.5%

Cellular Data Plan

83.4%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.6%

No Internet Access

10.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.8%

of households

Smartphone

91.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.0%

of households

Tablet

62.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.8%

Smartphone

91.7%

Desktop / Laptop

82.0%

Tablet

62.3%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

5.2%

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

1,360

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BIA NORTH IDAHO	Community	Ground water	490
LAPWAI CITY OF	Community	Ground water	325
SOUTH LAPWAI	Community	Ground water	235
KAMIAH	Community	Ground water	200
NORTH LAPWAI	Community	Ground water	110

86.2% of households in Lapwai have broadband internet access. 77.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.4% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 1,360 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.