Utilities & Infrastructure in Alton, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

44.1%

of households

No Internet

19.7%

of households

Total Households

279

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
44.1%
Cellular Data Plan
71.7%
Satellite
11.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
26.5%
No Internet Access
19.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.6%

of households

Tablet

36.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.3%
Smartphone
83.9%
Desktop / Laptop
74.6%
Tablet
36.9%
Smartphone Only
12.2%
No Computer
9.7%

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

1,900

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTON PWSCommunityGround water1,0000
OREGON COUNTY PWSD 1CommunityGround water9000

76.0% of households in Alton have broadband internet access. 44.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.7% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,900 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.