Utilities & Infrastructure in Silex, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.4%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

61.4%

Cellular Data Plan

89.8%

Satellite

15.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

33.0%

No Internet Access

4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.5%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

of households

Tablet

78.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

95.5%

Smartphone

90.9%

Desktop / Laptop

77.3%

Tablet

78.4%

Smartphone Only

11.4%

No Computer

4.6%

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

206

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SILEX PWS	Community	Purchased surface water	206	71

95.5% of households in Silex have broadband internet access. 61.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 33.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. 11.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 206 people. A total of 71 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.