Utilities & Infrastructure in Ford, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.1%

of households

No Internet

19.6%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.1%

Cellular Data Plan

48.5%

Satellite

1.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.3%

No Internet Access

19.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.8%

of households

Tablet

55.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

82.5%

Smartphone

79.4%

Desktop / Laptop

60.8%

Tablet

55.7%

Smartphone Only

18.6%

No Computer

17.5%

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

Commercial Rate

11.2¢

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.7¢

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$124

residential

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).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

204

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FORD, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	204	29

80.4% of households in Ford have broadband internet access. 71.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.6% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 204 people. A total of 29 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.