Utilities & Infrastructure in Broken Bow, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.3%

of households

No Internet

20.3%

of households

Total Households

1,502

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.3%
Cellular Data Plan
68.7%
Satellite
11.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.8%
No Internet Access
20.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

83.0%

of households

Smartphone

79.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

61.0%

of households

Tablet

44.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
83.0%
Smartphone
79.6%
Desktop / Laptop
61.0%
Tablet
44.2%
Smartphone Only
16.1%
No Computer
17.0%

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

1

Population Served

3,568

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BROKEN BOW, CITY OFCommunityGround water3,5680

75.9% of households in Broken Bow have broadband internet access. 55.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.3% of households have no internet access. 16.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 3,568 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.