Utilities & Infrastructure in Philip, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

53.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

53.8%

of households

No Internet

40.6%

of households

Total Households

212

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

53.8%

Cellular Data Plan

29.3%

No Internet Access

40.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

47.6%

of households

Tablet

34.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.5%

Smartphone

89.2%

Desktop / Laptop

47.6%

Tablet

34.4%

Smartphone Only

31.6%

No Computer

7.6%

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

1,929

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
WR/LJ - CREIGHTON PROJECT	Community	Ground water	1,170	0
PHILIP	Community	Purchased surface water	759	0

53.8% of households in Philip have broadband internet access. 53.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 40.6% of households have no internet access. 31.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 1,929 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.