Utilities & Infrastructure in Fredonia, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

15.2%

of households

Total Households

943

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.7%
Satellite
16.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.5%
No Internet Access
15.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.8%

of households

Tablet

41.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.6%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
64.8%
Tablet
41.8%
Smartphone Only
21.0%
No Computer
7.4%

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

14.2ยข

per kWh

Commercial Rate

11.2ยข

per kWh

Industrial Rate

7.7ยข

per kWh

Avg Monthly Bill

$124

residential

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Kansas averages 14.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $124. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

8

Population Served

4,687

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FREDONIA, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water2,1110
WILSON CO RWD 11CommunityPurchased surface water8360
WILSON CO RWD 7CommunityPurchased surface water5850
MONTGOMERY CO RWD 9CommunityPurchased surface water4300
WILSON CO RWD 1CommunityPurchased surface water3072
WILSON CO RWD 13CommunityPurchased surface water2230
WILSON CO RWD 2CommunityPurchased surface water1940
PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 23CommunitySurface water10

84.8% of households in Fredonia have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.2% of households have no internet access. 21.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 4,687 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.