Utilities & Infrastructure in Butler, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

51.2%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

1,720

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

51.2%

Cellular Data Plan

71.3%

Satellite

6.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.2%

No Internet Access

12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

80.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.2%

of households

Tablet

53.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.5%

Smartphone

80.0%

Desktop / Laptop

60.2%

Tablet

53.3%

Smartphone Only

16.7%

No Computer

11.5%

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

6,532

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BUTLER PWS	Community	Surface water	4,219
BATES COUNTY PWSD 6	Community	Purchased surface water	1,613
BATES COUNTY PWSD 3	Community	Purchased surface water	432
BATES COUNTY PWSD 1	Community	Purchased surface water	268

77.8% of households in Butler have broadband internet access. 51.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 16.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 6,532 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.