Utilities & Infrastructure in Bristow, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.8%

of households

No Internet

11.3%

of households

Total Households

80

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.8%
Cellular Data Plan
81.3%
Satellite
2.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.3%
No Internet Access
11.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.5%

of households

Smartphone

81.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.0%

of households

Tablet

61.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
87.5%
Smartphone
81.3%
Desktop / Laptop
75.0%
Tablet
61.3%
Smartphone Only
8.8%
No Computer
12.5%

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

145

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BRISTOW MUNI WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water1455

86.3% of households in Bristow have broadband internet access. 68.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 8.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 145 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.