Utilities & Infrastructure in Kansas City, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

219,486

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.2%

Cellular Data Plan

84.2%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

11.2%

No Internet Access

6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.5%

of households

Tablet

61.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.2%

Smartphone

91.0%

Desktop / Laptop

77.5%

Tablet

61.2%

Smartphone Only

11.5%

No Computer

4.8%

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

520,940

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
KANSAS CITY PWS	Community	Surface water	513,800
PLATTE COUNTY CONS PWSD 1	Community	Purchased surface water	6,900
FAIRFIELD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Purchased ground water	140
MEDIAPOLIS VILLAGE COURT	Community	Purchased surface water	100

88.9% of households in Kansas City have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 11.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 520,940 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.