Utilities & Infrastructure in Wichita, KS

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

7.6%

of households

Total Households

157,646

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.7%
Cellular Data Plan
84.4%
Satellite
5.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.0%
No Internet Access
7.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.1%

of households

Tablet

60.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.7%
Smartphone
90.8%
Desktop / Laptop
77.1%
Tablet
60.3%
Smartphone Only
12.2%
No Computer
4.3%

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

1

Population Served

395,699

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WICHITA, CITY OFCommunitySurface water395,6990

90.2% of households in Wichita have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.6% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 395,699 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.