Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

62.3%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

3,765

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

62.3%

Cellular Data Plan

78.4%

Satellite

6.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.5%

No Internet Access

11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

of households

Tablet

48.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.3%

Smartphone

86.4%

Desktop / Laptop

65.5%

Tablet

48.6%

Smartphone Only

17.0%

No Computer

7.7%

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

9,779

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
INDEPENDENCE, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	8,464
MONTGOMERY CO RWD 2	Community	Purchased surface water	800
MONTGOMERY CO RWD 8	Community	Purchased surface water	340
MONTGOMERY CO RWD 1	Community	Purchased surface water	175

86.2% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 62.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 17.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 9,779 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.