Utilities & Infrastructure in Freeman, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

38.5%

of households

No Internet

7.8%

of households

Total Households

218

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
38.5%
Cellular Data Plan
78.4%
Satellite
9.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
30.3%
No Internet Access
7.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

84.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.1%

of households

Tablet

77.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
84.9%
Desktop / Laptop
71.1%
Tablet
77.1%
Smartphone Only
8.7%
No Computer
3.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.9¢

per kWh

-32% vs <10K avg

Commercial Rate

10.3¢

per kWh

-34% vs <10K avg

Industrial Rate

7.9¢

per kWh

-34% vs <10K avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs <10K avg

24% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Missouri averages 12.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Freeman vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

4,625

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CASS COUNTY PWSD 7CommunitySurface water4,1430
FREEMAN PWSCommunityPurchased surface water4820

82.1% of households in Freeman have broadband internet access. 38.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 30.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.8% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,625 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.