Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.0%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

1,936

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.0%

Cellular Data Plan

71.9%

Satellite

4.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.9%

No Internet Access

13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.0%

of households

Smartphone

83.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.7%

of households

Tablet

40.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.0%

Smartphone

83.0%

Desktop / Laptop

65.7%

Tablet

40.8%

Smartphone Only

17.7%

No Computer

11.1%

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

5,858

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SALEM PWS	Community	Ground water	4,736	0
DENT COUNTY PWSD 1	Community	Ground water	1,122	0

80.5% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 61.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 17.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 5,858 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.