Utilities & Infrastructure in Lamar, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.7%

of households

No Internet

6.5%

of households

Total Households

1,666

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

59.7%

Cellular Data Plan

86.0%

Satellite

15.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.5%

No Internet Access

6.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.7%

of households

Tablet

55.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.7%

Smartphone

90.9%

Desktop / Laptop

66.7%

Tablet

55.3%

Smartphone Only

18.7%

No Computer

4.3%

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

14,023

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BARTON DADE CEDAR JASP COUNTYCONS PWSD 1	Community	Ground water	9,523	0
LAMAR PWS	Community	Surface water	4,500	0

91.8% of households in Lamar have broadband internet access. 59.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.5% of households have no internet access. 18.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 14,023 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.