Utilities & Infrastructure in Newton, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.3%

of households

No Internet

11.4%

of households

Total Households

7,502

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.3%
Cellular Data Plan
77.1%
Satellite
3.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.0%
No Internet Access
11.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.0%

of households

Smartphone

90.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

53.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.0%
Smartphone
90.6%
Desktop / Laptop
75.5%
Tablet
53.7%
Smartphone Only
16.5%
No Computer
3.0%

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

18,434

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEWTON, CITY OFCommunityGround water18,4330
PUBLIC WHOLESALE WSD 17CommunityPurchased ground water10

83.8% of households in Newton have broadband internet access. 68.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.4% of households have no internet access. 16.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 18,434 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.