Utilities & Infrastructure in Buffalo, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.7%

of households

No Internet

6.2%

of households

Total Households

161

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.7%
Cellular Data Plan
85.7%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.2%
No Internet Access
6.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

88.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.5%

of households

Tablet

53.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.6%
Smartphone
88.2%
Desktop / Laptop
79.5%
Tablet
53.4%
Smartphone Only
10.6%
No Computer
7.5%

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

346

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BUFFALOCommunityGround water3460

93.8% of households in Buffalo have broadband internet access. 85.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.2% of households have no internet access. 10.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 346 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.