Utilities & Infrastructure in Buffalo, IA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.9%

of households

No Internet

9.7%

of households

Total Households

474

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
58.9%
Cellular Data Plan
84.6%
Satellite
1.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
27.2%
No Internet Access
9.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

90.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

62.5%

of households

Tablet

39.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
90.9%
Desktop / Laptop
62.5%
Tablet
39.0%
Smartphone Only
26.2%
No Computer
7.2%

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

1

Population Served

1,176

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BUFFALO WATER SUPPLYCommunityGround water1,1760

90.3% of households in Buffalo have broadband internet access. 58.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.7% of households have no internet access. 26.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,176 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.