Utilities & Infrastructure in Beatrice, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.2%

of households

No Internet

12.5%

of households

Total Households

5,510

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.2%

Cellular Data Plan

73.8%

Satellite

7.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.0%

No Internet Access

12.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.1%

of households

Smartphone

79.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.8%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.1%

Smartphone

79.3%

Desktop / Laptop

63.8%

Tablet

55.1%

Smartphone Only

13.6%

No Computer

12.9%

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

13,269

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BEATRICE, CITY OF	Community	Ground water	12,220
LOWER BIG BLUE NRD - WYMORE	Community	Purchased ground water	856
LOWER BIG BLUE NRD - BEATRICE WEST	Community	Purchased ground water	126
VIRGINIA, VILLAGE OF	Community	Purchased ground water	67

84.7% of households in Beatrice have broadband internet access. 71.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.5% of households have no internet access. 13.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 13,269 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.