Utilities & Infrastructure in Essex, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.0%

of households

No Internet

4.8%

of households

Total Households

167

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

85.0%

Cellular Data Plan

73.1%

Satellite

1.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.8%

No Internet Access

4.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.2%

of households

Smartphone

80.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.9%

of households

Tablet

67.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.2%

Smartphone

80.8%

Desktop / Laptop

44.9%

Tablet

67.1%

Smartphone Only

10.8%

No Computer

7.8%

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

Population Served

1,322

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
STODDARD COUNTY PWSD 7	Community	Purchased ground water	500	0
STODDARD COUNTY PWSD 3	Community	Purchased ground water	423	2
ESSEX PWS	Community	Ground water	399	7

95.2% of households in Essex have broadband internet access. 85.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.8% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,322 people. A total of 9 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.