Utilities & Infrastructure in Benton, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.7%

of households

No Internet

4.3%

of households

Total Households

371

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.7%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
7.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.9%
No Internet Access
4.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

92.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.5%

of households

Tablet

65.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
92.2%
Desktop / Laptop
79.5%
Tablet
65.2%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
3.8%

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

2

Population Served

7,403

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BUTLER CO RWD 5CommunityPurchased surface water6,4570
BENTON, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water9460

94.1% of households in Benton have broadband internet access. 78.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 7,403 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.