Utilities & Infrastructure in Glen Elder, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.2%

of households

No Internet

11.6%

of households

Total Households

259

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

79.2%

Cellular Data Plan

71.8%

Satellite

1.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

6.6%

No Internet Access

11.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.4%

of households

Smartphone

80.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

of households

Tablet

62.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.4%

Smartphone

80.7%

Desktop / Laptop

78.8%

Tablet

62.2%

Smartphone Only

6.6%

No Computer

9.7%

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

1,232

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MITCHELL CO RWD 2	Community	Surface water	873	26
GLEN ELDER, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	359	0

86.5% of households in Glen Elder have broadband internet access. 79.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.6% of households have no internet access. 6.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,232 people. A total of 26 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.