Utilities & Infrastructure in Newport, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.6%

of households

No Internet

11.9%

of households

Total Households

160

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
50.6%
Cellular Data Plan
71.3%
Satellite
10.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
25.0%
No Internet Access
11.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

55.6%

of households

Tablet

44.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.4%
Smartphone
85.0%
Desktop / Laptop
55.6%
Tablet
44.4%
Smartphone Only
24.4%
No Computer
10.6%

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

495

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEWPORT WATER WORKSCommunityGround water4951

88.1% of households in Newport have broadband internet access. 50.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.9% of households have no internet access. 24.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 495 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.