Utilities & Infrastructure in Baxter Springs, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.2%

of households

No Internet

12.4%

of households

Total Households

1,433

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

60.2%

Cellular Data Plan

77.0%

Satellite

7.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.6%

No Internet Access

12.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.3%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

89.1%

Desktop / Laptop

62.3%

Tablet

53.9%

Smartphone Only

16.9%

No Computer

7.5%

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

5,752

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BAXTER SPRINGS, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	3,852	13
CHEROKEE CO RWD 3	Community	Purchased surface water	1,900	0

85.1% of households in Baxter Springs have broadband internet access. 60.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.4% of households have no internet access. 16.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,752 people. A total of 13 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.