Utilities & Infrastructure in Emporia, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.2%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

10,209

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.2%

Cellular Data Plan

86.0%

Satellite

4.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.6%

No Internet Access

7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

90.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

of households

Tablet

50.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.4%

Smartphone

90.1%

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

Tablet

50.6%

Smartphone Only

16.7%

No Computer

5.6%

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

Population Served

28,743

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EMPORIA, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	24,009	4
LYON CO RWD 1	Community	Purchased surface water	1,595	0
LYON CO RWD 5	Community	Purchased surface water	1,310	0
LYON CO RWD 2	Community	Purchased surface water	750	0
LYON CO RWD 3	Community	Purchased surface water	479	0
GREENWOOD CO RWD 3	Community	Purchased surface water	400	7
PARK PLACE COMMUNITIES MGT LLC	Community	Purchased surface water	200	0

88.9% of households in Emporia have broadband internet access. 67.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 16.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 28,743 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.