Utilities & Infrastructure in Parkston, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.5%

of households

No Internet

9.4%

of households

Total Households

813

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

63.5%

Cellular Data Plan

77.2%

Satellite

2.7%

Cellular Only (no wired)

21.9%

No Internet Access

9.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.3%

of households

Smartphone

78.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

of households

Tablet

57.2%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.3%

Smartphone

78.0%

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

Tablet

57.2%

Smartphone Only

13.4%

No Computer

12.7%

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

Population Served

1,567

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
PARKSTON	Community	Purchased surface water	1,567	3

85.7% of households in Parkston have broadband internet access. 63.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 21.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.4% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,567 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.