Utilities & Infrastructure in Sterling, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.3%

of households

No Internet

14.5%

of households

Total Households

262

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.3%
Cellular Data Plan
64.9%
Satellite
5.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.0%
No Internet Access
14.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

81.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

of households

Tablet

58.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.8%
Smartphone
81.3%
Desktop / Laptop
70.6%
Tablet
58.0%
Smartphone Only
6.9%
No Computer
9.2%

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

476

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
STERLING, VILLAGE OFCommunityGround water4760

84.7% of households in Sterling have broadband internet access. 76.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.5% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 476 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.