Utilities & Infrastructure in Forest City, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

71.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

56.0%

of households

No Internet

23.8%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

56.0%

Cellular Data Plan

69.1%

Satellite

4.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.5%

No Internet Access

23.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.5%

of households

Smartphone

85.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

53.6%

of households

Tablet

35.7%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.5%

Smartphone

85.7%

Desktop / Laptop

53.6%

Tablet

35.7%

Smartphone Only

25.0%

No Computer

9.5%

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

260

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FOREST CITY PWS	Community	Purchased ground water	260	4

71.4% of households in Forest City have broadband internet access. 56.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.8% of households have no internet access. 25.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 260 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.