Utilities & Infrastructure in Atkins, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.2%

of households

No Internet

2.7%

of households

Total Households

802

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

88.2%

Cellular Data Plan

82.8%

Satellite

5.0%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.1%

No Internet Access

2.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

of households

Tablet

77.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

96.9%

Smartphone

92.8%

Desktop / Laptop

85.9%

Tablet

77.8%

Smartphone Only

6.1%

No Computer

3.1%

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

2,056

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
ATKINS MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS	Community	Ground water	2,056	2

95.0% of households in Atkins have broadband internet access. 88.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.7% of households have no internet access. 6.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 2,056 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.