Utilities & Infrastructure in Morehead, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.5%

of households

No Internet

4.3%

of households

Total Households

1,790

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

77.5%

Cellular Data Plan

89.5%

Satellite

7.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.1%

No Internet Access

4.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

84.5%

of households

Tablet

67.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.4%

Smartphone

92.9%

Desktop / Laptop

84.5%

Tablet

67.4%

Smartphone Only

6.5%

No Computer

4.6%

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

34,317

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ROWAN WATER INC	Community	Purchased surface water	18,765	5
MOREHEAD UTILITY PLANT BOARD	Community	Surface water	9,052	0
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY	Community	Surface water	6,500	0

92.7% of households in Morehead have broadband internet access. 77.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.3% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 34,317 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.