Utilities & Infrastructure in Carthage, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.8%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

5,456

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
56.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.9%
Satellite
4.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
25.3%
No Internet Access
12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

58.7%

of households

Tablet

45.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.2%
Smartphone
90.4%
Desktop / Laptop
58.7%
Tablet
45.5%
Smartphone Only
24.1%
No Computer
6.8%

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

14,637

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CARTHAGE PWSCommunityGround water14,6000
MALFUNCTION JUNCTIONCommunityGround water370

83.8% of households in Carthage have broadband internet access. 56.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 24.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 14,637 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.