Utilities & Infrastructure in Independence, MO
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
88.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.0%
of households
No Internet
9.5%
of households
Total Households
50,925
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
94.0%
of households
Smartphone
88.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
71.3%
of households
Tablet
52.1%
of households
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 SDWISWater Systems
3
Population Served
120,830
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE PWS | Community | Ground water | 120,000 | 0 |
| HIGHLAND MANOR | Community | Purchased ground water | 805 | 0 |
| TRI COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | Community | Ground water | 25 | 0 |
88.4% of households in Independence have broadband internet access. 73.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 16.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 120,830 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.