Utilities & Infrastructure in Western, NE

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

66.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.8%

of households

No Internet

26.5%

of households

Total Households

102

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.8%
Cellular Data Plan
52.0%
Satellite
5.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
2.9%
No Internet Access
26.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

76.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

70.6%

of households

Tablet

48.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.2%
Smartphone
76.5%
Desktop / Laptop
70.6%
Tablet
48.0%
Smartphone Only
16.7%
No Computer
10.8%

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

249

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
WESTERN, VILLAGE OFCommunityGround water2490

66.7% of households in Western have broadband internet access. 60.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.5% of households have no internet access. 16.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 249 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.