Utilities & Infrastructure in West Plains, MO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.1%

of households

No Internet

13.1%

of households

Total Households

4,960

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.1%

Cellular Data Plan

70.3%

Satellite

9.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.3%

No Internet Access

13.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

80.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.7%

of households

Tablet

49.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

91.7%

Smartphone

80.4%

Desktop / Laptop

70.7%

Tablet

49.9%

Smartphone Only

16.6%

No Computer

8.3%

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

16,056

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WEST PLAINS PWS	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	12,864	6
HOWELL OREGON COUNTY PWSD 2 NORTH	Community	Ground water	1,742	0
HOWELL OREGON 2 WEST	Community	Ground water	1,170	0
HOWELL OREGON COUNTY PWSD 2 SOUTH	Community	Ground water	180	0
HENRYS MHP	Community	Ground water	100	0

83.5% of households in West Plains have broadband internet access. 63.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.1% of households have no internet access. 16.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 16,056 people. A total of 6 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.