Utilities & Infrastructure in Kansas City, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.3%

of households

No Internet

9.7%

of households

Total Households

56,853

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.3%
Cellular Data Plan
79.6%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.2%
No Internet Access
9.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.9%

of households

Tablet

55.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
86.9%
Desktop / Laptop
69.9%
Tablet
55.5%
Smartphone Only
14.7%
No Computer
7.1%

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

634,960

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WATER DISTRICT 1 OF JOHNSON COCommunitySurface water482,0000
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIESCommunityGround water under influence of surface water152,9600

86.3% of households in Kansas City have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 634,960 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.