Utilities & Infrastructure in Plains, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

79.1%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

402

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
79.1%
Cellular Data Plan
86.1%
Satellite
14.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

93.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.6%

of households

Tablet

76.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
93.8%
Desktop / Laptop
84.6%
Tablet
76.9%
Smartphone Only
5.0%
No Computer
3.7%

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

1

Population Served

1,023

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PLAINS, CITY OFCommunityGround water1,0230

90.6% of households in Plains have broadband internet access. 79.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,023 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.