Utilities & Infrastructure in Akron, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

80.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.2%

of households

No Internet

16.2%

of households

Total Households

748

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.2%
Cellular Data Plan
75.0%
Satellite
7.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.4%
No Internet Access
16.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.7%

of households

Smartphone

77.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.4%

of households

Tablet

49.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.7%
Smartphone
77.5%
Desktop / Laptop
62.4%
Tablet
49.9%
Smartphone Only
15.1%
No Computer
14.3%

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

1,558

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AKRON, CITY OFCommunityGround water1,5580

80.9% of households in Akron have broadband internet access. 65.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.2% of households have no internet access. 15.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,558 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.