Utilities & Infrastructure in Parsons, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.2%

of households

No Internet

20.1%

of households

Total Households

3,880

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.2%

Cellular Data Plan

71.8%

Satellite

5.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.3%

No Internet Access

20.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.7%

of households

Smartphone

82.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

of households

Tablet

53.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.7%

Smartphone

82.8%

Desktop / Laptop

65.0%

Tablet

53.7%

Smartphone Only

14.8%

No Computer

12.3%

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

9,661

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PARSONS, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	9,479	21
GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY	Community	Surface water	182	0

76.2% of households in Parsons have broadband internet access. 64.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.1% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 9,661 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.