Utilities & Infrastructure in Des Moines, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

62.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.7%

of households

No Internet

15.6%

of households

Total Households

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

46.7%

Cellular Data Plan

55.6%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.6%

No Internet Access

15.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

73.3%

of households

Smartphone

73.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

40.0%

of households

Tablet

51.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

73.3%

Smartphone

73.3%

Desktop / Laptop

40.0%

Tablet

51.1%

Smartphone Only

6.7%

No Computer

26.7%

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

Population Served

218

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
DES MOINES WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	218	16

62.2% of households in Des Moines have broadband internet access. 46.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 218 people. A total of 16 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.