Utilities & Infrastructure in Rapid Valley, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.5%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

3,253

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

81.5%

Cellular Data Plan

83.6%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.2%

No Internet Access

4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

of households

Tablet

59.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

94.3%

Smartphone

89.8%

Desktop / Laptop

83.4%

Tablet

59.8%

Smartphone Only

6.5%

No Computer

5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

93.5% of households in Rapid Valley have broadband internet access. 81.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. 6.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.