Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.4%

of households

No Internet

6.8%

of households

Total Households

44

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.4%
Cellular Data Plan
79.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
31.8%
No Internet Access
6.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.7%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.0%

of households

Tablet

25.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.7%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
75.0%
Tablet
25.0%
Smartphone Only
18.2%
No Computer
2.3%

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

160

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALEM, VILLAGE OFCommunityPurchased ground water1600

93.2% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 61.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 31.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.8% of households have no internet access. 18.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 160 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.