Utilities & Infrastructure in Cherokee, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.4%

of households

No Internet

18.1%

of households

Total Households

276

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.4%
Cellular Data Plan
75.7%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.2%
No Internet Access
18.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.0%

of households

Smartphone

84.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.1%

of households

Tablet

52.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.0%
Smartphone
84.1%
Desktop / Laptop
60.1%
Tablet
52.5%
Smartphone Only
20.7%
No Computer
13.0%

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

2

Population Served

1,071

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHEROKEE, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water5910
CHEROKEE CO RWD 5CommunityPurchased surface water4800

80.8% of households in Cherokee have broadband internet access. 59.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.1% of households have no internet access. 20.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,071 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.