Utilities & Infrastructure in Howard, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

55.5%

of households

No Internet

15.9%

of households

Total Households

391

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
55.5%
Cellular Data Plan
71.6%
Satellite
6.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.1%
No Internet Access
15.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.4%

of households

Smartphone

79.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.1%

of households

Tablet

51.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.4%
Smartphone
79.5%
Desktop / Laptop
69.1%
Tablet
51.2%
Smartphone Only
14.1%
No Computer
6.7%

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

1

Population Served

848

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HOWARDCommunityPurchased ground water8480

78.8% of households in Howard have broadband internet access. 55.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.9% of households have no internet access. 14.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 848 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.