Utilities & Infrastructure in Owensboro, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.2%

of households

No Internet

9.7%

of households

Total Households

25,181

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.2%
Cellular Data Plan
80.6%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.0%
No Internet Access
9.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.8%

of households

Smartphone

85.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.0%

of households

Tablet

56.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.8%
Smartphone
85.9%
Desktop / Laptop
70.0%
Tablet
56.9%
Smartphone Only
13.6%
No Computer
8.2%

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

2

Population Served

94,128

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIESCommunityGround water60,4730
DAVIESS CO WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased ground water33,6550

88.6% of households in Owensboro have broadband internet access. 74.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 94,128 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.