Utilities & Infrastructure in Ashton, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

64.2%

of households

No Internet

12.1%

of households

Total Households

215

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

64.2%

Cellular Data Plan

80.5%

Satellite

2.8%

Cellular Only (no wired)

18.1%

No Internet Access

12.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.8%

of households

Smartphone

82.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

of households

Tablet

61.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.8%

Smartphone

82.3%

Desktop / Laptop

65.1%

Tablet

61.9%

Smartphone Only

7.4%

No Computer

10.2%

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

Population Served

436

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ASHTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT	Community	Purchased ground water	436	0

84.7% of households in Ashton have broadband internet access. 64.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 18.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.1% of households have no internet access. 7.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 436 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.