Utilities & Infrastructure in Bern, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.8%

of households

No Internet

3.1%

of households

Total Households

64

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.7%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.6%
No Internet Access
3.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

93.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.3%

of households

Tablet

59.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
93.8%
Desktop / Laptop
70.3%
Tablet
59.4%
Smartphone Only
20.3%
No Computer
3.1%

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

2

Population Served

513

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEMAHA CO RWD 1CommunityGround water3500
BERN, CITY OFCommunityGround water1630

85.9% of households in Bern have broadband internet access. 68.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.1% of households have no internet access. 20.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 513 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.