Utilities & Infrastructure in Bowdle, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.0%

of households

No Internet

24.0%

of households

Total Households

179

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.0%
Cellular Data Plan
64.8%
Satellite
6.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
24.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

84.4%

of households

Smartphone

81.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.2%

of households

Tablet

55.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
84.4%
Smartphone
81.6%
Desktop / Laptop
68.2%
Tablet
55.3%
Smartphone Only
11.7%
No Computer
15.6%

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

470

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BOWDLECommunityPurchased surface water4700

75.4% of households in Bowdle have broadband internet access. 67.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 24.0% of households have no internet access. 11.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 470 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.