Utilities & Infrastructure in Jackson, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.4%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

1,081

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.4%

Cellular Data Plan

80.5%

Satellite

5.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.2%

No Internet Access

9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.9%

of households

Smartphone

74.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

57.1%

of households

Tablet

47.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.9%

Smartphone

74.4%

Desktop / Laptop

57.1%

Tablet

47.1%

Smartphone Only

19.4%

No Computer

11.1%

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

9,872

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BREATHITT CO WATER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	5,068	0
JACKSON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS	Community	Surface water	4,704	15
MT CARMEL HIGH BOARDING SCHOOL	Community	Ground water	100	0

89.4% of households in Jackson have broadband internet access. 63.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 19.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 9,872 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.