Utilities & Infrastructure in Adel, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.5%

of households

No Internet

6.0%

of households

Total Households

2,306

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.5%
Cellular Data Plan
84.6%
Satellite
7.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
20.8%
No Internet Access
6.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.0%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.7%

of households

Tablet

65.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.0%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
80.7%
Tablet
65.4%
Smartphone Only
11.2%
No Computer
6.0%

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

2

Population Served

7,421

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ADEL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKSCommunityGround water6,4610
DE SOTO WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water9600

92.5% of households in Adel have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 20.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.0% of households have no internet access. 11.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 7,421 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.