Utilities & Infrastructure in Altoona, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.0%

of households

No Internet

3.8%

of households

Total Households

7,865

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.0%
Cellular Data Plan
91.4%
Satellite
9.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.6%
No Internet Access
3.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.3%

of households

Smartphone

96.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

83.9%

of households

Tablet

67.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.3%
Smartphone
96.4%
Desktop / Laptop
83.9%
Tablet
67.7%
Smartphone Only
9.0%
No Computer
0.7%

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

19,565

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ALTOONA WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water19,5653

94.1% of households in Altoona have broadband internet access. 78.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.8% of households have no internet access. 9.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 19,565 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.