Utilities & Infrastructure in Alton, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.7%

of households

No Internet

11.0%

of households

Total Households

564

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.7%
Cellular Data Plan
66.7%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.7%
No Internet Access
11.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.8%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.1%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.8%
Smartphone
86.9%
Desktop / Laptop
82.1%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
4.6%
No Computer
9.2%

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

1,248

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased ground water1,2480

84.6% of households in Alton have broadband internet access. 74.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,248 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.