Utilities & Infrastructure in Howells, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.1%

of households

No Internet

22.1%

of households

Total Households

271

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.1%
Cellular Data Plan
66.4%
Satellite
7.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.0%
No Internet Access
22.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.5%

of households

Smartphone

80.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.3%

of households

Tablet

56.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.5%
Smartphone
80.4%
Desktop / Laptop
75.3%
Tablet
56.5%
Smartphone Only
7.8%
No Computer
12.6%

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

1

Population Served

567

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOWELLS, VILLAGE OFCommunityGround water5672

74.5% of households in Howells have broadband internet access. 63.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.1% of households have no internet access. 7.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 567 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.