Utilities & Infrastructure in Dorchester, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.9%

of households

No Internet

4.0%

of households

Total Households

249

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.9%
Cellular Data Plan
79.9%
Satellite
13.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.0%
No Internet Access
4.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

92.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.3%

of households

Tablet

73.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.2%
Smartphone
92.4%
Desktop / Laptop
74.3%
Tablet
73.1%
Smartphone Only
9.6%
No Computer
2.8%

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

586

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DORCHESTER, VILLAGE OFCommunityGround water5862

93.6% of households in Dorchester have broadband internet access. 77.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.0% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 586 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.