Utilities & Infrastructure in Richmond, KY

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.2%

of households

No Internet

7.7%

of households

Total Households

14,741

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

70.2%

Cellular Data Plan

82.9%

Satellite

5.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.8%

No Internet Access

7.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

93.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

of households

Tablet

59.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.0%

Smartphone

93.1%

Desktop / Laptop

73.4%

Tablet

59.5%

Smartphone Only

14.5%

No Computer

4.0%

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

66,700

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RICHMOND UTILITIES	Community	Surface water	35,640	1
MADISON CO UTILITIES DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	25,120	0
KIRKSVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION	Community	Purchased surface water	5,940	0

87.1% of households in Richmond have broadband internet access. 70.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.7% of households have no internet access. 14.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 66,700 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.