Utilities & Infrastructure in Sheldon, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

79.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

52.1%

of households

No Internet

18.8%

of households

Total Households

165

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
52.1%
Cellular Data Plan
74.6%
Satellite
4.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
21.2%
No Internet Access
18.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.5%

of households

Smartphone

81.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.4%

of households

Tablet

35.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.5%
Smartphone
81.2%
Desktop / Laptop
62.4%
Tablet
35.2%
Smartphone Only
19.4%
No Computer
11.5%

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

2,343

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
VERNON COUNTY PWSD 2CommunityGround water1,8000
SHELDON PWSCommunityGround water5430

79.4% of households in Sheldon have broadband internet access. 52.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.8% of households have no internet access. 19.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,343 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.