Utilities & Infrastructure in Melba, ID

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.9%

of households

No Internet

10.3%

of households

Total Households

224

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.9%
Cellular Data Plan
86.6%
Satellite
6.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.2%
No Internet Access
10.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.6%

of households

Tablet

62.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.1%
Smartphone
85.7%
Desktop / Laptop
69.6%
Tablet
62.5%
Smartphone Only
7.6%
No Computer
13.0%

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

2

Population Served

636

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MELBA CITY OFCommunityGround water5760
MOUNTAIN VILLAGECommunityGround water600

89.7% of households in Melba have broadband internet access. 67.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.3% of households have no internet access. 7.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 636 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.