Utilities & Infrastructure in Benton, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.6%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

2,087

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

67.6%

Cellular Data Plan

78.8%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.7%

No Internet Access

6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

87.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

66.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.9%

Smartphone

87.6%

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

Tablet

66.6%

Smartphone Only

10.3%

No Computer

7.1%

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

31,439

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1	Community	Ground water	16,276
BENTON WATER & SEWER	Community	Ground water	7,981
JONATHAN CREEK WATER DISTRICT	Community	Ground water	7,182

87.1% of households in Benton have broadband internet access. 67.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 31,439 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.