Utilities & Infrastructure in Rich Hill, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

40.1%

of households

No Internet

10.6%

of households

Total Households

549

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

40.1%

Cellular Data Plan

79.1%

Satellite

2.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

45.5%

No Internet Access

10.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.7%

of households

Smartphone

87.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

51.9%

of households

Tablet

50.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.7%

Smartphone

87.8%

Desktop / Laptop

51.9%

Tablet

50.5%

Smartphone Only

29.7%

No Computer

7.3%

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

3,748

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BATES COUNTY PWSD 4	Community	Purchased surface water	2,348	3
RICH HILL PWS	Community	Surface water	1,400	2

88.3% of households in Rich Hill have broadband internet access. 40.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 45.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.6% of households have no internet access. 29.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,748 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.