Utilities & Infrastructure in Frankfort, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.8%

of households

No Internet

9.4%

of households

Total Households

12,763

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.8%

Cellular Data Plan

76.9%

Satellite

4.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.9%

No Internet Access

9.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

of households

Tablet

55.6%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.9%

Smartphone

89.4%

Desktop / Laptop

71.8%

Tablet

55.6%

Smartphone Only

14.1%

No Computer

5.1%

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

66,164

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD	Community	Surface water	52,153
FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	8,203
SO WOODFORD CO WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	4,218
ELKHORN WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	1,590

82.8% of households in Frankfort have broadband internet access. 64.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.4% of households have no internet access. 14.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 66,164 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.