Utilities & Infrastructure in Lancaster, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

63.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.0%

of households

No Internet

33.6%

of households

Total Households

149

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.0%
Cellular Data Plan
57.1%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.0%
No Internet Access
33.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

67.1%

of households

Smartphone

63.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

46.3%

of households

Tablet

30.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
67.1%
Smartphone
63.1%
Desktop / Laptop
46.3%
Tablet
30.9%
Smartphone Only
18.1%
No Computer
32.9%

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

2

Population Served

3,938

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ATCHISON CO RWD 5CCommunityPurchased surface water3,6900
LANCASTER, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water2480

63.1% of households in Lancaster have broadband internet access. 55.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 33.6% of households have no internet access. 18.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,938 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.