Utilities & Infrastructure in Boyden, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.7%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

291

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.7%
Cellular Data Plan
80.4%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.9%
No Internet Access
12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.5%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.6%
Smartphone
86.3%
Desktop / Laptop
71.5%
Tablet
58.8%
Smartphone Only
11.0%
No Computer
3.4%

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

701

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BOYDEN MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLYCommunityPurchased ground water7010

85.6% of households in Boyden have broadband internet access. 67.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 11.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 701 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.