Utilities & Infrastructure in Mercer, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.8%

of households

No Internet

23.8%

of households

Total Households

164

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.8%
Cellular Data Plan
49.4%
Satellite
12.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.1%
No Internet Access
23.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

82.3%

of households

Smartphone

67.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.8%

of households

Tablet

49.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
82.3%
Smartphone
67.7%
Desktop / Laptop
59.8%
Tablet
49.4%
Smartphone Only
9.2%
No Computer
17.7%

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

2

Population Served

3,518

Violations (5yr)

15

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MERCER COUNTY PWSD 1CommunityPurchased surface water3,2000
MERCER PWSCommunityPurchased ground water31815

75.0% of households in Mercer have broadband internet access. 59.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.8% of households have no internet access. 9.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,518 people. A total of 15 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.