Utilities & Infrastructure in Dexter, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.5%

of households

No Internet

13.3%

of households

Total Households

3,135

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

60.5%

Cellular Data Plan

75.3%

Satellite

6.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

17.6%

No Internet Access

13.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.1%

of households

Smartphone

80.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.5%

of households

Tablet

42.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

88.1%

Smartphone

80.5%

Desktop / Laptop

53.5%

Tablet

42.8%

Smartphone Only

20.8%

No Computer

11.9%

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

12,927

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
DEXTER PWS	Community	Ground water	7,927
STODDARD COUNTY PWSD 1	Community	Ground water	3,000
STODDARD COUNTY PWSD 4	Community	Ground water	2,000

83.5% of households in Dexter have broadband internet access. 60.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.3% of households have no internet access. 20.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 12,927 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.