Utilities & Infrastructure in Chadron, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.9%

of households

No Internet

13.8%

of households

Total Households

2,047

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

72.9%

Cellular Data Plan

78.6%

Satellite

6.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.6%

No Internet Access

13.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

of households

Tablet

49.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.5%

Smartphone

84.5%

Desktop / Laptop

76.6%

Tablet

49.4%

Smartphone Only

7.2%

No Computer

10.6%

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

6,559

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHADRON, CITY OF	Community	Surface water	6,257	0
PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS	Community	Ground water	250	0
EAGLES NEST ESTATES	Community	Ground water	52	37

85.2% of households in Chadron have broadband internet access. 72.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.8% of households have no internet access. 7.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 6,559 people. A total of 37 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.