Utilities & Infrastructure in Charleston, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.7%

of households

No Internet

6.7%

of households

Total Households

1,314

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.7%
Cellular Data Plan
76.6%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.3%
No Internet Access
6.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

79.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.8%

of households

Tablet

49.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.5%
Smartphone
79.5%
Desktop / Laptop
65.8%
Tablet
49.9%
Smartphone Only
15.5%
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

1

Population Served

5,900

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CHARLESTON PWSCommunityGround water5,9000

88.6% of households in Charleston have broadband internet access. 82.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.7% of households have no internet access. 15.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,900 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.