Utilities & Infrastructure in Slater, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.3%

of households

No Internet

19.8%

of households

Total Households

800

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.3%

Cellular Data Plan

59.4%

Satellite

8.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.3%

No Internet Access

19.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

84.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

of households

Tablet

47.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.8%

Smartphone

84.8%

Desktop / Laptop

59.3%

Tablet

47.4%

Smartphone Only

25.0%

No Computer

6.3%

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

2,718

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SLATER PWS	Community	Ground water	1,835	1
SALINE COUNTY PWSD 2	Community	Purchased ground water	883	0

76.6% of households in Slater have broadband internet access. 64.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.8% of households have no internet access. 25.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 2,718 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.