Utilities & Infrastructure in Buffalo Gap, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

59.8%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

87

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
59.8%
Cellular Data Plan
67.8%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
24.1%
No Internet Access
12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

73.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.5%

of households

Tablet

34.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.0%
Smartphone
73.6%
Desktop / Laptop
88.5%
Tablet
34.5%
Smartphone Only
3.5%
No Computer
8.1%

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

126

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BUFFALO GAPCommunityGround water1262

85.1% of households in Buffalo Gap have broadband internet access. 59.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 126 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.