Utilities & Infrastructure in Springfield, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

79,439

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.6%
Cellular Data Plan
76.8%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

of households

Tablet

53.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
87.1%
Desktop / Laptop
74.9%
Tablet
53.4%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
7.2%

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

12

Population Served

212,286

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SPRINGFIELD PWSCommunitySurface water210,8980
HIGHLANDS SEWER & WATER ASSN INCCommunityGround water4110
COLONY COVE MHPCommunityGround water2100
ANNISTON PWSCommunityPurchased ground water1751
TWIN RIDGES PARK INCCommunityGround water1250
OAK CREST ESTATES MOBILE HOME SUBDCommunityGround water1050
WHITE PINE VILLAGECommunityGround water800
PEACE OF MIND ESTATESCommunityGround water600
GOLDEN OAK VILLAGE SUBDCommunityGround water600
WILDEN HEIGHTS HOACommunityGround water580
SHADY ACRES MHPCommunityGround water542
SHADY OAK RV & TINY HOME PARKCommunityGround water500

81.9% of households in Springfield have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 212,286 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.