Utilities & Infrastructure in Wakonda, SD

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.5%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

121

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

83.5%

Cellular Data Plan

62.0%

Satellite

2.5%

Cellular Only (no wired)

8.3%

No Internet Access

5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.6%

of households

Smartphone

72.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

of households

Tablet

55.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.6%

Smartphone

72.7%

Desktop / Laptop

76.0%

Tablet

55.4%

Smartphone Only

13.2%

No Computer

7.4%

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

6,503

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CLAY RURAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	4,780	0
CLAY RWS/SOUTH UNION	Community	Ground water	1,447	0
WAKONDA	Community	Purchased ground water	276	1

91.7% of households in Wakonda have broadband internet access. 83.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 13.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 6,503 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.