Utilities & Infrastructure in Abilene, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.8%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

3,033

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

80.8%

Cellular Data Plan

77.4%

Satellite

5.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.2%

No Internet Access

8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.9%

of households

Smartphone

79.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

of households

Tablet

59.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.9%

Smartphone

79.2%

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

Tablet

59.8%

Smartphone Only

7.4%

No Computer

8.1%

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

8,227

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
ABILENE, CITY OF	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	6,468
DICKINSON CO RWD 2	Community	GUP	1,703
RED BUD LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT	Community	GUP	56

88.2% of households in Abilene have broadband internet access. 80.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 7.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 8,227 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.