Utilities & Infrastructure in Friend, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.8%

of households

No Internet

8.1%

of households

Total Households

433

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.8%
Cellular Data Plan
80.6%
Satellite
9.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.9%
No Internet Access
8.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.5%

of households

Tablet

53.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.6%
Smartphone
85.2%
Desktop / Laptop
81.5%
Tablet
53.8%
Smartphone Only
8.1%
No Computer
4.4%

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

964

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FRIEND, CITY OFCommunityGround water9640

86.8% of households in Friend have broadband internet access. 69.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.1% of households have no internet access. 8.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 964 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.