Utilities & Infrastructure in Poplar Bluff, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

18.7%

of households

Total Households

6,333

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.8%
Cellular Data Plan
70.9%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.8%
No Internet Access
18.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.0%

of households

Smartphone

80.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

51.4%

of households

Tablet

46.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.0%
Smartphone
80.0%
Desktop / Laptop
51.4%
Tablet
46.2%
Smartphone Only
22.9%
No Computer
16.0%

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

4

Population Served

28,768

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
POPLAR BLUFF PWSCommunitySurface water17,0431
BUTLER COUNTY PWSD 1CommunityGround water11,5000
W E SEARS YOUTH CENTERCommunityGround water1500
CAMELOT ESTATES MHPCommunityGround water750

79.0% of households in Poplar Bluff have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.7% of households have no internet access. 22.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 28,768 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.