Utilities & Infrastructure in Russell, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.8%

of households

No Internet

12.8%

of households

Total Households

1,962

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

69.8%

Cellular Data Plan

78.4%

Satellite

6.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.3%

No Internet Access

12.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.4%

of households

Smartphone

88.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.5%

of households

Tablet

55.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.4%

Smartphone

88.9%

Desktop / Laptop

60.5%

Tablet

55.8%

Smartphone Only

16.7%

No Computer

8.6%

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

4,462

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RUSSELL, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	4,388	3
RUSSELL CO RWD 1	Community	Ground water	44	0
RUSSELL CO RWD 2	Community	Ground water	30	0

85.8% of households in Russell have broadband internet access. 69.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.8% of households have no internet access. 16.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 4,462 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.