Utilities & Infrastructure in Salem, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.8%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

531

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.8%
Cellular Data Plan
76.7%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.2%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.3%

of households

Smartphone

78.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.8%

of households

Tablet

46.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.3%
Smartphone
78.5%
Desktop / Laptop
77.8%
Tablet
46.0%
Smartphone Only
8.3%
No Computer
8.7%

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

1

Population Served

1,325

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SALEMCommunityGround water1,3250

89.5% of households in Salem have broadband internet access. 74.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 8.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,325 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.