Utilities & Infrastructure in Blair, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.0%

of households

No Internet

4.5%

of households

Total Households

3,264

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

86.0%

Cellular Data Plan

90.4%

Satellite

4.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.1%

No Internet Access

4.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.7%

of households

Tablet

65.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.3%

Smartphone

91.2%

Desktop / Laptop

86.7%

Tablet

65.9%

Smartphone Only

5.5%

No Computer

3.7%

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

14,062

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
BLAIR, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	8,000	10
DAKOTA CO RURAL WATER	Community	Purchased ground water	2,032	0
WASHINGTON CO RURAL WATER 1	Community	Purchased surface water	1,964	0
WASHINGTON CO RURAL WATER 2	Community	Purchased surface water	1,218	0
THURSTON CO RURAL WATER	Community	Purchased ground water	448	0
COUNTRY ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK	Community	Purchased surface water	300	0
SHANNON ESTATES	Community	Purchased surface water	100	0

94.9% of households in Blair have broadband internet access. 86.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.5% of households have no internet access. 5.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 14,062 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.