Utilities & Infrastructure in Rupert, ID

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.2%

of households

No Internet

8.9%

of households

Total Households

2,142

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.2%

Cellular Data Plan

77.9%

Satellite

7.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.4%

No Internet Access

8.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.2%

of households

Tablet

51.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.9%

Smartphone

85.1%

Desktop / Laptop

60.2%

Tablet

51.2%

Smartphone Only

12.7%

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

Population Served

6,188

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
RUPERT CITY OF	Community	Ground water	5,796
PAUL HOUSING AUTHORITY	Community	Ground water	250
PELICAN POINT SUBDIVISION	Community	Ground water	142

87.0% of households in Rupert have broadband internet access. 59.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.9% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 6,188 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.