Utilities & Infrastructure in Pierre, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.1%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

6,031

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.1%
Cellular Data Plan
78.9%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.9%
No Internet Access
8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.1%

of households

Tablet

63.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
85.2%
Desktop / Laptop
81.1%
Tablet
63.3%
Smartphone Only
6.9%
No Computer
4.6%

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

4

Population Served

15,041

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PIERRECommunitySurface water14,0910
SPRING CREEK SANITARY DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water4650
TMT, INC.CommunityPurchased surface water2500
PIERRE INDIAN LEARNING CENTERCommunityPurchased surface water2350

90.0% of households in Pierre have broadband internet access. 81.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 6.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 15,041 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.