Utilities & Infrastructure in Blue Rapids, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.4%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

420

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.4%
Cellular Data Plan
85.2%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
19.1%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.7%

of households

Smartphone

84.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.4%

of households

Tablet

60.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.7%
Smartphone
84.8%
Desktop / Laptop
66.4%
Tablet
60.0%
Smartphone Only
12.1%
No Computer
9.3%

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

1

Population Served

921

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BLUE RAPIDS, CITY OFCommunityGround water9210

92.9% of households in Blue Rapids have broadband internet access. 71.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 12.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 921 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.