Utilities & Infrastructure in Lower Brule, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

57.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

28.1%

of households

No Internet

40.6%

of households

Total Households

128

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
28.1%
Cellular Data Plan
35.9%
Satellite
11.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
25.0%
No Internet Access
40.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.6%

of households

Smartphone

74.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

24.2%

of households

Tablet

25.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
76.6%
Smartphone
74.2%
Desktop / Laptop
24.2%
Tablet
25.8%
Smartphone Only
41.4%
No Computer
23.4%

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

2,108

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LOWER BRULE RURAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMCommunitySurface water2,1080

57.0% of households in Lower Brule have broadband internet access. 28.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 25.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 40.6% of households have no internet access. 41.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,108 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.