Utilities & Infrastructure in Medicine Lodge, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.4%

of households

No Internet

15.4%

of households

Total Households

681

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.4%

Cellular Data Plan

76.1%

Satellite

10.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

15.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.8%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

68.3%

Tablet

56.0%

Smartphone Only

17.0%

No Computer

7.2%

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

1,818

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
MEDICINE LODGE, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	1,723	0
BARBER CO RWD 1	Community	Purchased ground water	95	2

84.4% of households in Medicine Lodge have broadband internet access. 66.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.4% of households have no internet access. 17.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,818 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.