Utilities & Infrastructure in Atchison, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.3%

of households

No Internet

12.2%

of households

Total Households

3,624

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.3%
Cellular Data Plan
77.1%
Satellite
8.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.0%
No Internet Access
12.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

86.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

of households

Tablet

50.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.0%
Smartphone
86.8%
Desktop / Laptop
68.9%
Tablet
50.6%
Smartphone Only
13.9%
No Computer
8.0%

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

4

Population Served

11,964

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ATCHISON, CITY OFCommunitySurface water10,6940
ATCHISON CO RWD 6CommunityPurchased surface water6700
ATCHISON CO RWD 1CommunityPurchased surface water4900
ATCHISON CO RWD 3CommunityPurchased surface water1100

84.0% of households in Atchison have broadband internet access. 61.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.2% of households have no internet access. 13.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 11,964 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.