Utilities & Infrastructure in Des Moines, WA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.3%

of households

No Internet

3.8%

of households

Total Households

12,066

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

78.3%

Cellular Data Plan

88.6%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

13.2%

No Internet Access

3.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

of households

Tablet

61.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

97.2%

Smartphone

91.5%

Desktop / Laptop

81.3%

Tablet

61.3%

Smartphone Only

11.8%

No Computer

2.8%

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

5,037

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #54	Community	Purchased surface water	5,037	3

93.8% of households in Des Moines have broadband internet access. 78.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.8% of households have no internet access. 11.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 5,037 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.