Utilities & Infrastructure in Downs, KS
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
80.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.0%
of households
No Internet
17.2%
of households
Total Households
348
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
87.4%
of households
Smartphone
76.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
72.7%
of households
Tablet
54.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.2¢
per kWh
-26% vs <10K avg
Commercial Rate
11.2¢
per kWh
-28% vs <10K avg
Industrial Rate
7.7¢
per kWh
-35% vs <10K avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$124
residential
-16% vs <10K avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Kansas averages 14.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $124. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Downs vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
804
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNS, CITY OF | Community | Ground water | 804 | 0 |
80.8% of households in Downs have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 17.2% of households have no internet access. 9.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 804 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.