Utilities & Infrastructure in Hays, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.3%

of households

No Internet

4.9%

of households

Total Households

8,899

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.3%

Cellular Data Plan

88.7%

Satellite

4.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.6%

No Internet Access

4.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.7%

of households

Tablet

67.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.1%

Smartphone

93.2%

Desktop / Laptop

85.7%

Tablet

67.4%

Smartphone Only

5.9%

No Computer

2.9%

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

22,261

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HAYS, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	21,040	0
ELLIS CO RWD 6	Community	Ground water	383	0
ELLIS CO RWD 1C	Community	Purchased ground water	340	0
ELLIS CO RWD 3	Community	Ground water	200	0
BUFFALO HILLS PARK	Community	Ground water	135	0
COUNTRY VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Ground water	125	0
HAYS SUBURBAN ESTATES	Community	Ground water	38	6

93.4% of households in Hays have broadband internet access. 85.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. 5.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 22,261 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.