Utilities & Infrastructure in Howard, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.4%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

283

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.4%
Cellular Data Plan
82.7%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
18.7%
No Internet Access
8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.9%

of households

Smartphone

81.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.1%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
86.9%
Smartphone
81.6%
Desktop / Laptop
73.1%
Tablet
55.1%
Smartphone Only
9.2%
No Computer
13.1%

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

2

Population Served

1,103

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOWARD, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water5830
ELK CO RWD 2CommunityPurchased surface water5200

89.1% of households in Howard have broadband internet access. 65.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 9.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,103 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.