Utilities & Infrastructure in Newell, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.5%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

207

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

71.5%

Cellular Data Plan

78.7%

Satellite

1.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.5%

No Internet Access

12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.9%

of households

Smartphone

80.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

of households

Tablet

41.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.9%

Smartphone

80.7%

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

Tablet

41.1%

Smartphone Only

6.3%

No Computer

12.1%

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

Population Served

2,421

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
BUTTE-MEADE SWD-BEAN WELL	Community	Ground water	1,481
NEWELL	Community	Ground water	583
BUTTE-MEADE SWD-VALE WELL	Community	Ground water	357

87.9% of households in Newell have broadband internet access. 71.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 6.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 2,421 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.