Utilities & Infrastructure in Harlan, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.8%

of households

No Internet

9.7%

of households

Total Households

1,025

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.8%

Cellular Data Plan

75.0%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

12.1%

No Internet Access

9.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

80.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.1%

of households

Tablet

58.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.1%

Smartphone

80.1%

Desktop / Laptop

67.1%

Tablet

58.5%

Smartphone Only

11.1%

No Computer

6.9%

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

4,574

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS	Community	Surface water	4,574	0

85.8% of households in Harlan have broadband internet access. 71.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 4,574 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.